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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.39, 81.11 and 57.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.39, 81.11 and 57.86 is: 80.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.39 : 81.11 = 57.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.39/81.11 = 57.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.39x = 81.11 × 57.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.39x = 4,692.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,692.62/58.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.37

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