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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.66, 80.94 and 42.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.66, 80.94 and 42.28 is: 58.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.66 : 80.94 = 42.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.66/80.94 = 42.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.66x = 80.94 × 42.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.66x = 3,422.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,422.14/58.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.34

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