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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.70, 81 and 54.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.70, 81 and 54.35 is: 74.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.70 : 81 = 54.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.70/81 = 54.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.70x = 81 × 54.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.70x = 4,402.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,402.02/58.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.99

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