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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.04, 5.58 and 3.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.04, 5.58 and 3.12 is: 4.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.04 : 5.58 = 3.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.04/5.58 = 3.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.04x = 5.58 × 3.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.04x = 17.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.41/4.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.31

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