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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.59, 4.98 and 3.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.59, 4.98 and 3.57 is: 4.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.59 : 4.98 = 3.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.59/4.98 = 3.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.59x = 4.98 × 3.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.59x = 17.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.77/3.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.96

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