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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.75, 81.09 and 38.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.75, 81.09 and 38.03 is: 52.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.75 : 81.09 = 38.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.75/81.09 = 38.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.75x = 81.09 × 38.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.75x = 3,083.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083.96/58.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.49

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