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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.24, 80.40 and 43.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.24, 80.40 and 43.71 is: 60.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.24 : 80.40 = 43.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.24/80.40 = 43.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.24x = 80.40 × 43.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.24x = 3,514.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,514.28/58.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.34

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