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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.71, 80.99 and 35.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.71, 80.99 and 35.40 is: 48.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.71 : 80.99 = 35.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.71/80.99 = 35.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.71x = 80.99 × 35.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.71x = 2,866.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866.64/58.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.83

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