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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.28, 87.19 and 38.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.28, 87.19 and 38.93 is: 58.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.28 : 87.19 = 38.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.28/87.19 = 38.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.28x = 87.19 × 38.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.28x = 3,393.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,393.68/58.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.23

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