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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.53, 87.65 and 29.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.53, 87.65 and 29.55 is: 44.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.53 : 87.65 = 29.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.53/87.65 = 29.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.53x = 87.65 × 29.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.53x = 2,590.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,590.06/58.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.25

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