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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.11, 80.23 and 44.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.11, 80.23 and 44.97 is: 62.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.11 : 80.23 = 44.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.11/80.23 = 44.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.11x = 80.23 × 44.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.11x = 3,608.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,608.14/58.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.09

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