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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.35, 80.48 and 54.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.35, 80.48 and 54.03 is: 74.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.35 : 80.48 = 54.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.35/80.48 = 54.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.35x = 80.48 × 54.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.35x = 4,348.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,348.06/58.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.52

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