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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.03, 87.12 and 31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.03, 87.12 and 31 is: 46.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.03 : 87.12 = 31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.03/87.12 = 31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.03x = 87.12 × 31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.03x = 2,700.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700.72/58.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.54

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