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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.19, 80.26 and 34.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.19, 80.26 and 34.87 is: 48.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.19 : 80.26 = 34.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.19/80.26 = 34.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.19x = 80.26 × 34.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.19x = 2,798.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,798.67/58.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.10

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