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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.52, 80.81 and 44.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.52, 80.81 and 44.03 is: 60.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.52 : 80.81 = 44.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.52/80.81 = 44.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.52x = 80.81 × 44.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.52x = 3,558.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,558.06/58.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.80

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