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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.89, 81.22 and 38.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.89, 81.22 and 38.14 is: 52.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.89 : 81.22 = 38.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.89/81.22 = 38.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.89x = 81.22 × 38.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.89x = 3,097.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,097.73/58.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.60

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