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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.75, 81 and 49.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.75, 81 and 49.52 is: 68.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.75 : 81 = 49.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.75/81 = 49.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.75x = 81 × 49.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.75x = 4,011.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,011.12/58.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.27

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