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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58, 87.46 and 47.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58, 87.46 and 47.44 is: 71.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58 : 87.46 = 47.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58/87.46 = 47.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58x = 87.46 × 47.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58x = 4,149.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,149.10/58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.54

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