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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.59, 87.79 and 32.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.59, 87.79 and 32.93 is: 49.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.59 : 87.79 = 32.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.59/87.79 = 32.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.59x = 87.79 × 32.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.59x = 2,890.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890.92/58.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.34

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