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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.14, 87.24 and 35.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.14, 87.24 and 35.37 is: 53.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.14 : 87.24 = 35.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.14/87.24 = 35.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.14x = 87.24 × 35.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.14x = 3,085.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085.68/58.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.07

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