Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58, 80.05 and 43.42
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 58, 80.05 and 43.42 is: 59.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58 : 80.05 = 43.42 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58/80.05 = 43.42/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58x = 80.05 × 43.42 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58x = 3,475.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,475.77/58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59.93
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