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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58, 86.94 and 37.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58, 86.94 and 37.76 is: 56.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58 : 86.94 = 37.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58/86.94 = 37.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58x = 86.94 × 37.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58x = 3,282.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,282.85/58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.60

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