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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.49, 80.57 and 54.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.49, 80.57 and 54.17 is: 74.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.49 : 80.57 = 54.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.49/80.57 = 54.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.49x = 80.57 × 54.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.49x = 4,363.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,363.80/58.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.61

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