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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.57, 80.83 and 32.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.57, 80.83 and 32.70 is: 45.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.57 : 80.83 = 32.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.57/80.83 = 32.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.57x = 80.83 × 32.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.57x = 2,643.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643.14/58.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.13

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