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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.93, 88.35 and 40.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.93, 88.35 and 40.84 is: 61.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.93 : 88.35 = 40.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.93/88.35 = 40.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.93x = 88.35 × 40.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.93x = 3,608.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,608.21/58.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.23

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