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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.08, 6.13 and 2.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.08, 6.13 and 2.58 is: 3.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.08 : 6.13 = 2.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.08/6.13 = 2.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.08x = 6.13 × 2.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.08x = 15.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15.82/4.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.87

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