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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.92, 96.44 and 58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.92, 96.44 and 58 is: 87.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.92 : 96.44 = 58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.92/96.44 = 58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.92x = 96.44 × 58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.92x = 5,593.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,593.52/63.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.51

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