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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.76, 81.11 and 35.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.76, 81.11 and 35.46 is: 48.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.76 : 81.11 = 35.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.76/81.11 = 35.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.76x = 81.11 × 35.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.76x = 2,876.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876.05/58.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.95

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