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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.03, 6.05 and 3.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.03, 6.05 and 3.58 is: 5.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.03 : 6.05 = 3.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.03/6.05 = 3.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.03x = 6.05 × 3.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.03x = 21.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.66/4.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.37

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