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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.73, 80.89 and 49.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.73, 80.89 and 49.51 is: 68.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.73 : 80.89 = 49.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.73/80.89 = 49.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.73x = 80.89 × 49.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.73x = 4,004.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004.54/58.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.19

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