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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.98, 4.12 and 2.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.98, 4.12 and 2.58 is: 3.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.98 : 4.12 = 2.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.98/4.12 = 2.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.98x = 4.12 × 2.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.98x = 10.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10.63/2.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.57

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