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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.22, 80.28 and 41.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.22, 80.28 and 41.81 is: 57.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.22 : 80.28 = 41.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.22/80.28 = 41.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.22x = 80.28 × 41.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.22x = 3,356.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,356.51/58.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.65

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