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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.41, 80.52 and 40.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.41, 80.52 and 40.89 is: 56.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.41 : 80.52 = 40.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.41/80.52 = 40.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.41x = 80.52 × 40.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.41x = 3,292.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292.46/58.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.37

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