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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.27, 87.42 and 41.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.27, 87.42 and 41.18 is: 61.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.27 : 87.42 = 41.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.27/87.42 = 41.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.27x = 87.42 × 41.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.27x = 3,599.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599.97/58.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.78

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