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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.49, 7.58 and 3.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.49, 7.58 and 3.52 is: 4.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.49 : 7.58 = 3.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.49/7.58 = 3.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.49x = 7.58 × 3.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.49x = 26.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26.73/5.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.86

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