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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.70, 8.47 and 5.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.70, 8.47 and 5.58 is: 8.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.70 : 8.47 = 5.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.70/8.47 = 5.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.70x = 8.47 × 5.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.70x = 47.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47.26/5.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.29

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