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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.67, 87.86 and 36.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.67, 87.86 and 36.93 is: 55.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.67 : 87.86 = 36.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.67/87.86 = 36.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.67x = 87.86 × 36.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.67x = 3,244.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,244.67/58.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.30

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