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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.87, 81.26 and 41.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.87, 81.26 and 41.41 is: 57.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.87 : 81.26 = 41.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.87/81.26 = 41.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.87x = 81.26 × 41.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.87x = 3,364.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,364.69/58.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.15

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