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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.34, 79.94 and 57.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.34, 79.94 and 57.58 is: 78.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.34 : 79.94 = 57.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.34/79.94 = 57.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.34x = 79.94 × 57.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.34x = 4,602.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,602.95/58.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.90

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