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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.59, 5.38 and 0.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.59, 5.38 and 0.91 is: 1.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.59 : 5.38 = 0.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.59/5.38 = 0.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.59x = 5.38 × 0.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.59x = 4.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.92/3.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.37

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