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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.41, 92.80 and 58.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.41, 92.80 and 58.15 is: 80.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.41 : 92.80 = 58.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.41/92.80 = 58.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.41x = 92.80 × 58.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.41x = 5,395.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,395.94/67.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.05

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