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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.85, 81.22 and 34.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.85, 81.22 and 34.29 is: 47.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.85 : 81.22 = 34.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.85/81.22 = 34.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.85x = 81.22 × 34.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.85x = 2,784.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784.53/58.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.31

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