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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.74, 80.80 and 50.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.74, 80.80 and 50.91 is: 70.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.74 : 80.80 = 50.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.74/80.80 = 50.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.74x = 80.80 × 50.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.74x = 4,113.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,113.53/58.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.03

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