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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.48, 80.79 and 49.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.48, 80.79 and 49.82 is: 68.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.48 : 80.79 = 49.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.48/80.79 = 49.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.48x = 80.79 × 49.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.48x = 4,025.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025.22/58.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.83

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