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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.35, 87.53 and 34.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.35, 87.53 and 34.25 is: 51.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.35 : 87.53 = 34.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.35/87.53 = 34.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.35x = 87.53 × 34.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.35x = 2,997.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,997.99/58.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.38

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