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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.31, 80.51 and 46.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.31, 80.51 and 46.01 is: 63.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.31 : 80.51 = 46.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.31/80.51 = 46.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.31x = 80.51 × 46.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.31x = 3,704.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,704.27/58.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.53

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