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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.92, 88.35 and 26.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.92, 88.35 and 26.86 is: 40.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.92 : 88.35 = 26.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.92/88.35 = 26.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.92x = 88.35 × 26.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.92x = 2,373.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373.08/58.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.28

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