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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.15, 80.30 and 38.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.15, 80.30 and 38.75 is: 53.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.15 : 80.30 = 38.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.15/80.30 = 38.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.15x = 80.30 × 38.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.15x = 3,111.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,111.43/58.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.51

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