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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58, 79.98 and 41.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58, 79.98 and 41.68 is: 57.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58 : 79.98 = 41.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58/79.98 = 41.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58x = 79.98 × 41.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58x = 3,333.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,333.57/58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.48

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