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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.54, 80.72 and 44.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.54, 80.72 and 44.72 is: 61.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.54 : 80.72 = 44.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.54/80.72 = 44.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.54x = 80.72 × 44.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.54x = 3,609.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609.80/58.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.66

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