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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58, 80.06 and 42.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58, 80.06 and 42.46 is: 58.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58 : 80.06 = 42.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58/80.06 = 42.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58x = 80.06 × 42.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58x = 3,399.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,399.35/58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.61

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