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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.67, 87.90 and 38.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.67, 87.90 and 38.06 is: 57.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.67 : 87.90 = 38.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.67/87.90 = 38.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.67x = 87.90 × 38.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.67x = 3,345.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,345.47/58.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.02

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