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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.94, 88.41 and 16.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.94, 88.41 and 16.19 is: 24.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.94 : 88.41 = 16.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.94/88.41 = 16.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.94x = 88.41 × 16.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.94x = 1,431.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431.36/58.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.29

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