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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.47, 80.36 and 56.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.47, 80.36 and 56.85 is: 78.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.47 : 80.36 = 56.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.47/80.36 = 56.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.47x = 80.36 × 56.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.47x = 4,568.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,568.18/58.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.13

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