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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.65, 80.96 and 39.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.65, 80.96 and 39.25 is: 54.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.65 : 80.96 = 39.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.65/80.96 = 39.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.65x = 80.96 × 39.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.65x = 3,177.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,177.68/58.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.18

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