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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.36, 80.58 and 47.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.36, 80.58 and 47.44 is: 65.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.36 : 80.58 = 47.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.36/80.58 = 47.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.36x = 80.58 × 47.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.36x = 3,822.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,822.72/58.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.50

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