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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.01, 86.99 and 38.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.01, 86.99 and 38.75 is: 58.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.01 : 86.99 = 38.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.01/86.99 = 38.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.01x = 86.99 × 38.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.01x = 3,370.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,370.67/58.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.10

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