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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.19, 87.26 and 41.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.19, 87.26 and 41.04 is: 61.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.19 : 87.26 = 41.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.19/87.26 = 41.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.19x = 87.26 × 41.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.19x = 3,580.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,580.95/58.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.54

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