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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.04, 86.93 and 30.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.04, 86.93 and 30.92 is: 46.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.04 : 86.93 = 30.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.04/86.93 = 30.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.04x = 86.93 × 30.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.04x = 2,687.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,687.72/58.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.31

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