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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.38, 80.63 and 38.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.38, 80.63 and 38.94 is: 53.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.38 : 80.63 = 38.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.38/80.63 = 38.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.38x = 80.63 × 38.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.38x = 3,139.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139.13/58.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.78

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