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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.58, 15.89 and 4.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.58, 15.89 and 4.57 is: 6.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.58 : 15.89 = 4.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.58/15.89 = 4.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.58x = 15.89 × 4.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.58x = 72.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72.55/10.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.86

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