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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.74, 81.05 and 32.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.74, 81.05 and 32.86 is: 45.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.74 : 81.05 = 32.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.74/81.05 = 32.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.74x = 81.05 × 32.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.74x = 2,663.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663.49/58.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.35

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