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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.46, 80.70 and 44.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.46, 80.70 and 44.69 is: 61.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.46 : 80.70 = 44.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.46/80.70 = 44.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.46x = 80.70 × 44.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.46x = 3,606.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606.48/58.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.69

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