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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.03, 5.58 and 3.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.03, 5.58 and 3.58 is: 4.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.03 : 5.58 = 3.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.03/5.58 = 3.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.03x = 5.58 × 3.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.03x = 19.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19.96/4.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.96

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