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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.58, 9.86 and 4.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.58, 9.86 and 4.32 is: 6.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.58 : 9.86 = 4.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.58/9.86 = 4.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.58x = 9.86 × 4.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.58x = 42.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42.57/6.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.47

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