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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.67, 80.94 and 39.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.67, 80.94 and 39.30 is: 54.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.67 : 80.94 = 39.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.67/80.94 = 39.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.67x = 80.94 × 39.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.67x = 3,180.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,180.94/58.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.22

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