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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.72, 80.94 and 50.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.72, 80.94 and 50.91 is: 70.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.72 : 80.94 = 50.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.72/80.94 = 50.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.72x = 80.94 × 50.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.72x = 4,120.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,120.66/58.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.17

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