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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.54, 87.78 and 35.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.54, 87.78 and 35.45 is: 53.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.54 : 87.78 = 35.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.54/87.78 = 35.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.54x = 87.78 × 35.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.54x = 3,111.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,111.80/58.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.16

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