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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.16, 80.19 and 39.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.16, 80.19 and 39.71 is: 54.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.16 : 80.19 = 39.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.16/80.19 = 39.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.16x = 80.19 × 39.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.16x = 3,184.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,184.55/58.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.75

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