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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.83, 81.20 and 34.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.83, 81.20 and 34.28 is: 47.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.83 : 81.20 = 34.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.83/81.20 = 34.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.83x = 81.20 × 34.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.83x = 2,782.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782.96/58.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.31

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