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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.65, 87.85 and 35.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.65, 87.85 and 35.83 is: 53.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.65 : 87.85 = 35.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.65/87.85 = 35.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.65x = 87.85 × 35.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.65x = 3,147.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,147.67/58.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.67

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