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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.91, 88.34 and 39.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.91, 88.34 and 39.65 is: 59.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.91 : 88.34 = 39.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.91/88.34 = 39.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.91x = 88.34 × 39.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.91x = 3,502.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,502.68/58.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.46

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