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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.03, 86.87 and 35.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.03, 86.87 and 35.13 is: 52.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.03 : 86.87 = 35.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.03/86.87 = 35.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.03x = 86.87 × 35.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.03x = 3,051.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,051.57/58.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.59

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