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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.57, 7.66 and 4.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.57, 7.66 and 4.58 is: 6.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.57 : 7.66 = 4.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.57/7.66 = 4.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.57x = 7.66 × 4.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.57x = 35.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35.13/5.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.31

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