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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.49, 87.64 and 38.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.49, 87.64 and 38.19 is: 57.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.49 : 87.64 = 38.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.49/87.64 = 38.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.49x = 87.64 × 38.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.49x = 3,346.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346.97/58.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.22

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