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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.52, 80.58 and 46.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.52, 80.58 and 46.24 is: 63.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.52 : 80.58 = 46.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.52/80.58 = 46.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.52x = 80.58 × 46.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.52x = 3,725.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,725.99/58.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.67

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