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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.76, 88.12 and 26.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.76, 88.12 and 26.72 is: 40.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.76 : 88.12 = 26.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.76/88.12 = 26.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.76x = 88.12 × 26.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.76x = 2,354.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354.57/58.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.07

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