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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.32, 87 and 47.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.32, 87 and 47.52 is: 70.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.32 : 87 = 47.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.32/87 = 47.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.32x = 87 × 47.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.32x = 4,134.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,134.24/58.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.89

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