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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.76, 88.14 and 28.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.76, 88.14 and 28.32 is: 42.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.76 : 88.14 = 28.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.76/88.14 = 28.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.76x = 88.14 × 28.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.76x = 2,496.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496.12/58.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.48

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