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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.74, 80.82 and 49.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.74, 80.82 and 49.02 is: 67.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.74 : 80.82 = 49.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.74/80.82 = 49.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.74x = 80.82 × 49.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.74x = 3,961.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,961.80/58.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.45

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