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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.81, 5.26 and 2.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.81, 5.26 and 2.58 is: 3.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.81 : 5.26 = 2.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.81/5.26 = 2.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.81x = 5.26 × 2.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.81x = 13.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13.57/3.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.56

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