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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.10, 86.94 and 42.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.10, 86.94 and 42.84 is: 64.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.10 : 86.94 = 42.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.10/86.94 = 42.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.10x = 86.94 × 42.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.10x = 3,724.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,724.51/58.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.11

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