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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.59, 11.38 and 3.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.59, 11.38 and 3.58 is: 5.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.59 : 11.38 = 3.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.59/11.38 = 3.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.59x = 11.38 × 3.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.59x = 40.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40.74/7.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.37

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