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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.13, 87.09 and 39.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.13, 87.09 and 39.85 is: 59.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.13 : 87.09 = 39.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.13/87.09 = 39.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.13x = 87.09 × 39.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.13x = 3,470.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,470.72/58.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.70

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