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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.64, 4.97 and 3.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.64, 4.97 and 3.58 is: 4.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.64 : 4.97 = 3.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.64/4.97 = 3.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.64x = 4.97 × 3.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.64x = 17.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.79/3.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.89

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