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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.07, 80.25 and 46.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.07, 80.25 and 46.51 is: 64.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.07 : 80.25 = 46.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.07/80.25 = 46.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.07x = 80.25 × 46.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.07x = 3,732.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732.42/58.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.27

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