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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.78, 81.10 and 34.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.78, 81.10 and 34.21 is: 47.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.78 : 81.10 = 34.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.78/81.10 = 34.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.78x = 81.10 × 34.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.78x = 2,774.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,774.43/58.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.20

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