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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.93, 88.35 and 34.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.93, 88.35 and 34.86 is: 52.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.93 : 88.35 = 34.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.93/88.35 = 34.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.93x = 88.35 × 34.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.93x = 3,079.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,079.88/58.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.26

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