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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.58, 5.41 and 3.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.58, 5.41 and 3.56 is: 5.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.58 : 5.41 = 3.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.58/5.41 = 3.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.58x = 5.41 × 3.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.58x = 19.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19.26/3.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.38

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