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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.89, 81.28 and 38.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.89, 81.28 and 38.23 is: 52.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.89 : 81.28 = 38.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.89/81.28 = 38.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.89x = 81.28 × 38.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.89x = 3,107.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,107.04/58.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.76

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