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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.03, 80.07 and 34.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.03, 80.07 and 34.70 is: 47.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.03 : 80.07 = 34.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.03/80.07 = 34.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.03x = 80.07 × 34.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.03x = 2,778.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778.43/58.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.88

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