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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.88, 81.30 and 49.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.88, 81.30 and 49.70 is: 68.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.88 : 81.30 = 49.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.88/81.30 = 49.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.88x = 81.30 × 49.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.88x = 4,040.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,040.61/58.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.62

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