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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.75, 7.94 and 3.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.75, 7.94 and 3.59 is: 4.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.75 : 7.94 = 3.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.75/7.94 = 3.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.75x = 7.94 × 3.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.75x = 28.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28.50/5.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.96

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