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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.97, 81.37 and 34.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.97, 81.37 and 34.41 is: 47.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.97 : 81.37 = 34.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.97/81.37 = 34.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.97x = 81.37 × 34.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.97x = 2,799.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799.94/58.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.48

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