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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58, 80 and 49.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58, 80 and 49.28 is: 67.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58 : 80 = 49.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58/80 = 49.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58x = 80 × 49.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58x = 3,942.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,942.40/58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.97

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