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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.58, 79.82 and 57.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.58, 79.82 and 57.26 is: 78.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.58 : 79.82 = 57.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.58/79.82 = 57.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.58x = 79.82 × 57.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.58x = 4,570.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,570.49/58.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.02

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