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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.83, 81.14 and 38.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.83, 81.14 and 38.11 is: 52.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.83 : 81.14 = 38.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.83/81.14 = 38.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.83x = 81.14 × 38.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.83x = 3,092.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092.25/58.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.56

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