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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.47, 87.66 and 29.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.47, 87.66 and 29.51 is: 44.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.47 : 87.66 = 29.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.47/87.66 = 29.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.47x = 87.66 × 29.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.47x = 2,586.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,586.85/58.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.25

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