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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.10, 86.94 and 49.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.10, 86.94 and 49.87 is: 74.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.10 : 86.94 = 49.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.10/86.94 = 49.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.10x = 86.94 × 49.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.10x = 4,335.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,335.97/58.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.62

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