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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.42, 80.48 and 58.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.42, 80.48 and 58.42 is: 80.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.42 : 80.48 = 58.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.42/80.48 = 58.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.42x = 80.48 × 58.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.42x = 4,700.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,700.95/58.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.48

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