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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.26, 80.35 and 47.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.26, 80.35 and 47.33 is: 65.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.26 : 80.35 = 47.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.26/80.35 = 47.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.26x = 80.35 × 47.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.26x = 3,802.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802.45/58.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.27

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