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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.45, 80.66 and 33.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.45, 80.66 and 33.55 is: 46.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.45 : 80.66 = 33.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.45/80.66 = 33.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.45x = 80.66 × 33.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.45x = 2,706.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,706.14/58.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.30

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