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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.62, 87.96 and 30.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.62, 87.96 and 30.12 is: 45.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.62 : 87.96 = 30.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.62/87.96 = 30.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.62x = 87.96 × 30.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.62x = 2,649.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,649.36/58.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.20

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