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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.76, 88.11 and 39.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.76, 88.11 and 39.50 is: 59.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.76 : 88.11 = 39.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.76/88.11 = 39.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.76x = 88.11 × 39.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.76x = 3,480.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,480.35/58.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.23

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