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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.16, 80.26 and 38.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.16, 80.26 and 38.79 is: 53.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.16 : 80.26 = 38.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.16/80.26 = 38.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.16x = 80.26 × 38.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.16x = 3,113.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,113.29/58.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.53

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