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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.45, 80.64 and 35.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.45, 80.64 and 35.14 is: 48.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.45 : 80.64 = 35.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.45/80.64 = 35.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.45x = 80.64 × 35.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.45x = 2,833.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,833.77/58.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.48

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