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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.88, 81.23 and 34.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.88, 81.23 and 34.31 is: 47.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.88 : 81.23 = 34.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.88/81.23 = 34.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.88x = 81.23 × 34.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.88x = 2,787.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,787.00/58.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.33

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