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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.58, 5.36 and 1.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.58, 5.36 and 1.32 is: 1.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.58 : 5.36 = 1.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.58/5.36 = 1.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.58x = 5.36 × 1.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.58x = 7.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7.09/3.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.98

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