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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.98, 81.42 and 34.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.98, 81.42 and 34.44 is: 47.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.98 : 81.42 = 34.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.98/81.42 = 34.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.98x = 81.42 × 34.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.98x = 2,804.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804.10/58.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.54

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