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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.01, 86.96 and 29.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.01, 86.96 and 29.08 is: 43.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.01 : 86.96 = 29.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.01/86.96 = 29.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.01x = 86.96 × 29.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.01x = 2,528.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528.43/58.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.58

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