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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.09, 10.63 and 2.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.09, 10.63 and 2.58 is: 3.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.09 : 10.63 = 2.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.09/10.63 = 2.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.09x = 10.63 × 2.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.09x = 27.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27.38/7.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.86

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