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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.57, 80.84 and 34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.57, 80.84 and 34 is: 46.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.57 : 80.84 = 34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.57/80.84 = 34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.57x = 80.84 × 34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.57x = 2,748.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748.56/58.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.93

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