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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.61, 80.88 and 32.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.61, 80.88 and 32.73 is: 45.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.61 : 80.88 = 32.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.61/80.88 = 32.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.61x = 80.88 × 32.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.61x = 2,647.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647.20/58.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.17

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