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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.28, 80.36 and 46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.28, 80.36 and 46 is: 63.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.28 : 80.36 = 46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.28/80.36 = 46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.28x = 80.36 × 46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.28x = 3,696.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,696.56/58.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.43

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