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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.74, 80.95 and 42.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.74, 80.95 and 42.34 is: 58.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.74 : 80.95 = 42.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.74/80.95 = 42.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.74x = 80.95 × 42.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.74x = 3,426.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,426.81/58.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.34

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