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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.14, 80.02 and 44.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.14, 80.02 and 44.30 is: 60.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.14 : 80.02 = 44.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.14/80.02 = 44.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.14x = 80.02 × 44.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.14x = 3,544.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,544.69/58.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.97

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