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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.34, 80.02 and 54.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.34, 80.02 and 54.68 is: 75.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.34 : 80.02 = 54.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.34/80.02 = 54.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.34x = 80.02 × 54.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.34x = 4,375.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,375.49/58.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.00

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