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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.68, 87.76 and 35.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.68, 87.76 and 35.76 is: 53.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.68 : 87.76 = 35.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.68/87.76 = 35.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.68x = 87.76 × 35.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.68x = 3,138.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138.30/58.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.48

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