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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.35, 87.50 and 25.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.35, 87.50 and 25.40 is: 38.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.35 : 87.50 = 25.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.35/87.50 = 25.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.35x = 87.50 × 25.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.35x = 2,222.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,222.90/58.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.09

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