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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.03, 87.10 and 39.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.03, 87.10 and 39.81 is: 59.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.03 : 87.10 = 39.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.03/87.10 = 39.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.03x = 87.10 × 39.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.03x = 3,467.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,467.45/58.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.75

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