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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.59, 87.73 and 41.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.59, 87.73 and 41.41 is: 62.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.59 : 87.73 = 41.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.59/87.73 = 41.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.59x = 87.73 × 41.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.59x = 3,632.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,632.90/58.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.01

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