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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.58, 80.84 and 35.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.58, 80.84 and 35.27 is: 48.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.58 : 80.84 = 35.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.58/80.84 = 35.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.58x = 80.84 × 35.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.58x = 2,850.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850.73/58.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.66

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