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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.87, 81.22 and 34.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.87, 81.22 and 34.30 is: 47.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.87 : 81.22 = 34.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.87/81.22 = 34.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.87x = 81.22 × 34.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.87x = 2,785.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,785.85/58.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.32

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