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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58, 80.06 and 44.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58, 80.06 and 44.17 is: 60.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58 : 80.06 = 44.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58/80.06 = 44.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58x = 80.06 × 44.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58x = 3,536.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,536.03/58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.97

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