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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.73, 81.05 and 35.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.73, 81.05 and 35.43 is: 48.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.73 : 81.05 = 35.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.73/81.05 = 35.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.73x = 81.05 × 35.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.73x = 2,871.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871.80/58.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.90

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