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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.94, 88.26 and 34.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.94, 88.26 and 34.50 is: 51.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.94 : 88.26 = 34.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.94/88.26 = 34.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.94x = 88.26 × 34.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.94x = 3,044.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044.97/58.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.67

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