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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.58, 5.37 and 3.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.58, 5.37 and 3.28 is: 4.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.58 : 5.37 = 3.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.58/5.37 = 3.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.58x = 5.37 × 3.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.58x = 17.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.61/3.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.92

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