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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.13, 87.16 and 41.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.13, 87.16 and 41.12 is: 61.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.13 : 87.16 = 41.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.13/87.16 = 41.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.13x = 87.16 × 41.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.13x = 3,584.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584.02/58.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.66

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