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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.49, 8.97 and 5.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.49, 8.97 and 5.58 is: 7.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.49 : 8.97 = 5.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.49/8.97 = 5.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.49x = 8.97 × 5.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.49x = 50.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.03/6.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.71

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