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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.93, 81.36 and 39.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.93, 81.36 and 39.58 is: 54.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.93 : 81.36 = 39.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.93/81.36 = 39.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.93x = 81.36 × 39.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.93x = 3,220.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220.23/58.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.64

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