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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.80, 6.61 and 3.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.80, 6.61 and 3.58 is: 4.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.80 : 6.61 = 3.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.80/6.61 = 3.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.80x = 6.61 × 3.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.80x = 23.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23.66/4.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.93

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