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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.71, 81.02 and 34.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.71, 81.02 and 34.15 is: 47.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.71 : 81.02 = 34.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.71/81.02 = 34.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.71x = 81.02 × 34.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.71x = 2,766.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,766.87/58.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.12

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