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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58, 86.86 and 41.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58, 86.86 and 41.89 is: 62.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58 : 86.86 = 41.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58/86.86 = 41.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58x = 86.86 × 41.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58x = 3,638.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,638.57/58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.73

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