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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.23, 80.49 and 43.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.23, 80.49 and 43.65 is: 60.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.23 : 80.49 = 43.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.23/80.49 = 43.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.23x = 80.49 × 43.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.23x = 3,513.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,513.39/58.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.34

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