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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.45, 80.65 and 49.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.45, 80.65 and 49.22 is: 67.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.45 : 80.65 = 49.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.45/80.65 = 49.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.45x = 80.65 × 49.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.45x = 3,969.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,969.59/58.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.91

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