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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.26, 80.26 and 38.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.26, 80.26 and 38.82 is: 53.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.26 : 80.26 = 38.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.26/80.26 = 38.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.26x = 80.26 × 38.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.26x = 3,115.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,115.69/58.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.48

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