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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.43, 80.63 and 35.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.43, 80.63 and 35.11 is: 48.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.43 : 80.63 = 35.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.43/80.63 = 35.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.43x = 80.63 × 35.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.43x = 2,830.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,830.54/58.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.45

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