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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.52, 80.70 and 35.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.52, 80.70 and 35.19 is: 48.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.52 : 80.70 = 35.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.52/80.70 = 35.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.52x = 80.70 × 35.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.52x = 2,839.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,839.83/58.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.53

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