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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.35, 87.42 and 38.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.35, 87.42 and 38.08 is: 57.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.35 : 87.42 = 38.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.35/87.42 = 38.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.35x = 87.42 × 38.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.35x = 3,328.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,328.95/58.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.05

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