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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.16, 80.24 and 37.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.16, 80.24 and 37.44 is: 51.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.16 : 80.24 = 37.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.16/80.24 = 37.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.16x = 80.24 × 37.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.16x = 3,004.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004.00/58.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.65

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