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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.91, 88.43 and 28.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.91, 88.43 and 28.47 is: 42.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.91 : 88.43 = 28.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.91/88.43 = 28.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.91x = 88.43 × 28.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.91x = 2,517.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517.46/58.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.74

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