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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.93, 88.49 and 30.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.93, 88.49 and 30.11 is: 45.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.93 : 88.49 = 30.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.93/88.49 = 30.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.93x = 88.49 × 30.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.93x = 2,664.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664.07/58.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.21

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