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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.09, 86.86 and 49.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.09, 86.86 and 49.64 is: 74.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.09 : 86.86 = 49.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.09/86.86 = 49.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.09x = 86.86 × 49.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.09x = 4,311.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,311.36/58.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.22

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