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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.09, 80.15 and 46.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.09, 80.15 and 46.47 is: 64.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.09 : 80.15 = 46.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.09/80.15 = 46.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.09x = 80.15 × 46.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.09x = 3,724.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,724.34/58.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.12

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