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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.96, 81.35 and 35.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.96, 81.35 and 35.64 is: 49.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.96 : 81.35 = 35.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.96/81.35 = 35.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.96x = 81.35 × 35.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.96x = 2,899.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899.04/58.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.17

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