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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.71, 80.98 and 49.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.71, 80.98 and 49.54 is: 68.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.71 : 80.98 = 49.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.71/80.98 = 49.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.71x = 80.98 × 49.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.71x = 4,011.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,011.75/58.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.33

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