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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.04, 86.96 and 30.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.04, 86.96 and 30.58 is: 45.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.04 : 86.96 = 30.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.04/86.96 = 30.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.04x = 86.96 × 30.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.04x = 2,659.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659.24/58.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.82

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