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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.00, 9.65 and 4.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.00, 9.65 and 4.58 is: 6.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.00 : 9.65 = 4.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.00/9.65 = 4.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.00x = 9.65 × 4.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.00x = 44.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.20/7.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.32

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