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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.23, 87.28 and 30.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.23, 87.28 and 30.84 is: 46.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.23 : 87.28 = 30.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.23/87.28 = 30.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.23x = 87.28 × 30.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.23x = 2,691.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691.20/58.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.22

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