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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.10, 87.14 and 17.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.10, 87.14 and 17.51 is: 26.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.10 : 87.14 = 17.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.10/87.14 = 17.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.10x = 87.14 × 17.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.10x = 1,525.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525.60/58.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.26

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