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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.23, 80.22 and 44.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.23, 80.22 and 44.37 is: 61.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.23 : 80.22 = 44.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.23/80.22 = 44.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.23x = 80.22 × 44.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.23x = 3,559.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,559.36/58.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.13

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