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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.08, 86.62 and 49.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.08, 86.62 and 49.57 is: 73.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.08 : 86.62 = 49.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.08/86.62 = 49.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.08x = 86.62 × 49.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.08x = 4,293.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,293.75/58.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.93

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