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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.32, 4.58 and 2.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.32, 4.58 and 2.60 is: 3.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.32 : 4.58 = 2.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.32/4.58 = 2.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.32x = 4.58 × 2.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.32x = 11.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.87/3.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.58

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