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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.65, 80.89 and 37.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.65, 80.89 and 37.89 is: 52.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.65 : 80.89 = 37.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.65/80.89 = 37.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.65x = 80.89 × 37.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.65x = 3,064.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,064.83/58.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.26

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