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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.02, 86.95 and 37.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.02, 86.95 and 37.69 is: 56.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.02 : 86.95 = 37.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.02/86.95 = 37.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.02x = 86.95 × 37.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.02x = 3,277.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277.15/58.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.48

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