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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.05, 86.90 and 35.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.05, 86.90 and 35.17 is: 52.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.05 : 86.90 = 35.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.05/86.90 = 35.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.05x = 86.90 × 35.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.05x = 3,055.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,055.88/58.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.64

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