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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.58, 8.37 and 2.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.58, 8.37 and 2.58 is: 3.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.58 : 8.37 = 2.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.58/8.37 = 2.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.58x = 8.37 × 2.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.58x = 21.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.55/5.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.86

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