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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.22, 80.30 and 38.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.22, 80.30 and 38.78 is: 53.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.22 : 80.30 = 38.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.22/80.30 = 38.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.22x = 80.30 × 38.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.22x = 3,114.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,114.03/58.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.49

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