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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.74, 88.16 and 34.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.74, 88.16 and 34.71 is: 52.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.74 : 88.16 = 34.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.74/88.16 = 34.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.74x = 88.16 × 34.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.74x = 3,059.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059.86/58.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.09

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