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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.21, 80.32 and 33.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.21, 80.32 and 33.64 is: 46.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.21 : 80.32 = 33.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.21/80.32 = 33.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.21x = 80.32 × 33.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.21x = 2,701.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701.96/58.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.42

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