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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.75, 81.07 and 34.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.75, 81.07 and 34.19 is: 47.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.75 : 81.07 = 34.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.75/81.07 = 34.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.75x = 81.07 × 34.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.75x = 2,771.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771.21/58.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.17

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