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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.47, 87.71 and 34.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.47, 87.71 and 34.44 is: 51.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.47 : 87.71 = 34.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.47/87.71 = 34.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.47x = 87.71 × 34.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.47x = 3,020.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020.56/58.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.66

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