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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58, 80.38 and 57.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58, 80.38 and 57.10 is: 79.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58 : 80.38 = 57.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58/80.38 = 57.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58x = 80.38 × 57.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58x = 4,589.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,589.70/58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.13

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