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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.97, 81.41 and 37.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.97, 81.41 and 37.15 is: 51.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.97 : 81.41 = 37.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.97/81.41 = 37.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.97x = 81.41 × 37.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.97x = 3,023.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023.99/58.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.28

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