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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.38, 80.52 and 46.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.38, 80.52 and 46.10 is: 63.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.38 : 80.52 = 46.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.38/80.52 = 46.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.38x = 80.52 × 46.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.38x = 3,711.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,711.97/58.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.58

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