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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.56, 87.72 and 30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.56, 87.72 and 30 is: 44.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.56 : 87.72 = 30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.56/87.72 = 30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.56x = 87.72 × 30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.56x = 2,631.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631.60/58.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.94

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