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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.06, 86.96 and 33.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.06, 86.96 and 33.62 is: 50.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.06 : 86.96 = 33.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.06/86.96 = 33.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.06x = 86.96 × 33.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.06x = 2,922.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922.99/58.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.34

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