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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.26, 80.41 and 46.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.26, 80.41 and 46.68 is: 64.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.26 : 80.41 = 46.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.26/80.41 = 46.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.26x = 80.41 × 46.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.26x = 3,753.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,753.54/58.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.43

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