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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.91, 81.34 and 37.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.91, 81.34 and 37.10 is: 51.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.91 : 81.34 = 37.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.91/81.34 = 37.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.91x = 81.34 × 37.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.91x = 3,017.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,017.82/58.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.23

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