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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.25, 80.34 and 52.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.25, 80.34 and 52.41 is: 72.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.25 : 80.34 = 52.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.25/80.34 = 52.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.25x = 80.34 × 52.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.25x = 4,210.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,210.62/58.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.29

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