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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.53, 6.79 and 3.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.53, 6.79 and 3.58 is: 5.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.53 : 6.79 = 3.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.53/6.79 = 3.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.53x = 6.79 × 3.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.53x = 24.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.26/4.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.35

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