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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.99, 88.35 and 28.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.99, 88.35 and 28.46 is: 42.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.99 : 88.35 = 28.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.99/88.35 = 28.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.99x = 88.35 × 28.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.99x = 2,514.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,514.66/58.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.63

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