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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.30, 11.46 and 5.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.30, 11.46 and 5.58 is: 7.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.30 : 11.46 = 5.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.30/11.46 = 5.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.30x = 11.46 × 5.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.30x = 63.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63.95/8.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.70

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