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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.03, 86.98 and 25.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.03, 86.98 and 25.54 is: 38.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.03 : 86.98 = 25.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.03/86.98 = 25.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.03x = 86.98 × 25.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.03x = 2,221.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221.47/58.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.28

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