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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.11, 80.08 and 54.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.11, 80.08 and 54.06 is: 74.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.11 : 80.08 = 54.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.11/80.08 = 54.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.11x = 80.08 × 54.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.11x = 4,329.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,329.12/58.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.50

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