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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.86, 81.20 and 35.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.86, 81.20 and 35.55 is: 49.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.86 : 81.20 = 35.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.86/81.20 = 35.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.86x = 81.20 × 35.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.86x = 2,886.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886.75/58.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.04

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