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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.08, 79.98 and 41.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.08, 79.98 and 41.67 is: 57.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.08 : 79.98 = 41.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.08/79.98 = 41.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.08x = 79.98 × 41.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.08x = 3,332.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,332.77/58.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.38

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