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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.13, 80.06 and 56.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.13, 80.06 and 56.94 is: 78.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.13 : 80.06 = 56.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.13/80.06 = 56.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.13x = 80.06 × 56.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.13x = 4,558.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,558.33/58.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.42

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