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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.31, 87.48 and 19.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.31, 87.48 and 19.27 is: 28.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.31 : 87.48 = 19.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.31/87.48 = 19.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.31x = 87.48 × 19.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.31x = 1,685.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685.74/58.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.91

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