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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.13, 87.03 and 50.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.13, 87.03 and 50.87 is: 76.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.13 : 87.03 = 50.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.13/87.03 = 50.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.13x = 87.03 × 50.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.13x = 4,427.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,427.22/58.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.16

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