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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.32, 80.16 and 49.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.32, 80.16 and 49.68 is: 68.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.32 : 80.16 = 49.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.32/80.16 = 49.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.32x = 80.16 × 49.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.32x = 3,982.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,982.35/58.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.28

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