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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.90, 81.27 and 35.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.90, 81.27 and 35.28 is: 48.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.90 : 81.27 = 35.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.90/81.27 = 35.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.90x = 81.27 × 35.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.90x = 2,867.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,867.21/58.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.68

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