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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.13, 80.24 and 38.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.13, 80.24 and 38.73 is: 53.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.13 : 80.24 = 38.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.13/80.24 = 38.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.13x = 80.24 × 38.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.13x = 3,107.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,107.70/58.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.47

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