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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.35, 80.54 and 38.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.35, 80.54 and 38.68 is: 53.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.35 : 80.54 = 38.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.35/80.54 = 38.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.35x = 80.54 × 38.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.35x = 3,115.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,115.29/58.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.39

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