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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.83, 81.11 and 49.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.83, 81.11 and 49.71 is: 68.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.83 : 81.11 = 49.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.83/81.11 = 49.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.83x = 81.11 × 49.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.83x = 4,031.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,031.73/58.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.53

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