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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.74, 7.91 and 3.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.74, 7.91 and 3.58 is: 4.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.74 : 7.91 = 3.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.74/7.91 = 3.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.74x = 7.91 × 3.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.74x = 28.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28.33/5.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.94

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