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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.22, 80.49 and 54.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.22, 80.49 and 54.14 is: 74.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.22 : 80.49 = 54.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.22/80.49 = 54.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.22x = 80.49 × 54.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.22x = 4,357.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357.73/58.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.85

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