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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.59, 9.86 and 3.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.59, 9.86 and 3.57 is: 5.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.59 : 9.86 = 3.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.59/9.86 = 3.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.59x = 9.86 × 3.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.59x = 35.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35.21/6.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.35

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