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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.61, 87.76 and 32.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.61, 87.76 and 32.94 is: 49.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.61 : 87.76 = 32.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.61/87.76 = 32.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.61x = 87.76 × 32.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.61x = 2,890.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890.86/58.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.32

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