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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.49, 87.55 and 40.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.49, 87.55 and 40.44 is: 60.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.49 : 87.55 = 40.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.49/87.55 = 40.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.49x = 87.55 × 40.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.49x = 3,540.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,540.42/58.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.54

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