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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.67, 80.99 and 43.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.67, 80.99 and 43.88 is: 60.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.67 : 80.99 = 43.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.67/80.99 = 43.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.67x = 80.99 × 43.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.67x = 3,553.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,553.84/58.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.57

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