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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.32, 80.48 and 43.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.32, 80.48 and 43.74 is: 60.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.32 : 80.48 = 43.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.32/80.48 = 43.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.32x = 80.48 × 43.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.32x = 3,520.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520.08/58.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.36

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