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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.76, 81.08 and 35.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.76, 81.08 and 35.45 is: 48.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.76 : 81.08 = 35.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.76/81.08 = 35.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.76x = 81.08 × 35.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.76x = 2,874.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874.29/58.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.92

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