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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.58, 7.71 and 4.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.58, 7.71 and 4.37 is: 6.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.58 : 7.71 = 4.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.58/7.71 = 4.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.58x = 7.71 × 4.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.58x = 33.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33.69/5.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.04

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