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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58, 86.98 and 33.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58, 86.98 and 33.63 is: 50.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58 : 86.98 = 33.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58/86.98 = 33.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58x = 86.98 × 33.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58x = 2,925.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925.14/58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.43

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