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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.81, 81.17 and 34.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.81, 81.17 and 34.25 is: 47.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.81 : 81.17 = 34.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.81/81.17 = 34.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.81x = 81.17 × 34.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.81x = 2,779.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779.80/58.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.27

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