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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.65, 81.47 and 56.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.65, 81.47 and 56.94 is: 79.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.65 : 81.47 = 56.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.65/81.47 = 56.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.65x = 81.47 × 56.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.65x = 4,638.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,638.62/58.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.09

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