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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.43, 80.56 and 43.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.43, 80.56 and 43.70 is: 60.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.43 : 80.56 = 43.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.43/80.56 = 43.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.43x = 80.56 × 43.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.43x = 3,519.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,519.96/58.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.25

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