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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.19, 80.33 and 38.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.19, 80.33 and 38.88 is: 53.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.19 : 80.33 = 38.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.19/80.33 = 38.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.19x = 80.33 × 38.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.19x = 3,123.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,123.04/58.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.67

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