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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.14, 80.26 and 39.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.14, 80.26 and 39.74 is: 54.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.14 : 80.26 = 39.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.14/80.26 = 39.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.14x = 80.26 × 39.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.14x = 3,189.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189.03/58.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.85

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