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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.51, 80.70 and 44.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.51, 80.70 and 44.66 is: 61.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.51 : 80.70 = 44.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.51/80.70 = 44.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.51x = 80.70 × 44.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.51x = 3,604.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604.06/58.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.60

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