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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.41, 80.42 and 49.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.41, 80.42 and 49.65 is: 68.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.41 : 80.42 = 49.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.41/80.42 = 49.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.41x = 80.42 × 49.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.41x = 3,992.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,992.98/58.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.36

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