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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.59, 87.84 and 31.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.59, 87.84 and 31.53 is: 47.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.59 : 87.84 = 31.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.59/87.84 = 31.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.59x = 87.84 × 31.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.59x = 2,769.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769.60/58.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.27

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