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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.10, 80.16 and 38.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.10, 80.16 and 38.71 is: 53.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.10 : 80.16 = 38.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.10/80.16 = 38.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.10x = 80.16 × 38.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.10x = 3,102.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,102.99/58.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.41

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