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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.58, 80.84 and 32.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.58, 80.84 and 32.71 is: 45.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.58 : 80.84 = 32.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.58/80.84 = 32.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.58x = 80.84 × 32.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.58x = 2,643.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643.71/58.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.13

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