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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.58, 9.08 and 5.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.58, 9.08 and 5.86 is: 8.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.58 : 9.08 = 5.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.58/9.08 = 5.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.58x = 9.08 × 5.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.58x = 53.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53.21/6.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.09

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