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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.25, 80.22 and 54.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.25, 80.22 and 54.26 is: 74.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.25 : 80.22 = 54.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.25/80.22 = 54.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.25x = 80.22 × 54.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.25x = 4,352.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,352.34/58.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.72

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