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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.02, 86.67 and 44.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.02, 86.67 and 44.35 is: 66.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.02 : 86.67 = 44.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.02/86.67 = 44.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.02x = 86.67 × 44.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.02x = 3,843.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,843.60/58.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.25

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