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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.21, 80.35 and 46.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.21, 80.35 and 46.53 is: 64.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.21 : 80.35 = 46.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.21/80.35 = 46.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.21x = 80.35 × 46.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.21x = 3,738.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738.57/58.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.23

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