Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210, 315 and 58
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 210, 315 and 58 is: 87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210 : 315 = 58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210/315 = 58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210x = 315 × 58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210x = 18,270 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,270/210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87
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