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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.16, 87.05 and 41.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.16, 87.05 and 41.85 is: 62.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.16 : 87.05 = 41.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.16/87.05 = 41.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.16x = 87.05 × 41.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.16x = 3,642.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,642.83/58.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.64

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