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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.59, 80.70 and 49.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.59, 80.70 and 49.43 is: 68.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.59 : 80.70 = 49.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.59/80.70 = 49.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.59x = 80.70 × 49.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.59x = 3,989.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,989.00/58.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.08

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