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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.04, 86.92 and 33.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.04, 86.92 and 33.61 is: 50.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.04 : 86.92 = 33.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.04/86.92 = 33.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.04x = 86.92 × 33.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.04x = 2,921.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921.21/58.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.33

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