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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.55, 80.74 and 49.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.55, 80.74 and 49.84 is: 68.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.55 : 80.74 = 49.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.55/80.74 = 49.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.55x = 80.74 × 49.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.55x = 4,023.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023.66/58.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.72

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