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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.76, 87.92 and 49.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.76, 87.92 and 49.26 is: 73.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.76 : 87.92 = 49.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.76/87.92 = 49.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.76x = 87.92 × 49.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.76x = 4,330.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,330.94/58.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.71

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