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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.49, 87.76 and 35.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.49, 87.76 and 35.69 is: 53.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.49 : 87.76 = 35.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.49/87.76 = 35.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.49x = 87.76 × 35.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.49x = 3,132.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132.15/58.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.55

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