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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.63, 87.88 and 34.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.63, 87.88 and 34.54 is: 51.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.63 : 87.88 = 34.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.63/87.88 = 34.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.63x = 87.88 × 34.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.63x = 3,035.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,035.38/58.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.77

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