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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.68, 80.91 and 57.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.68, 80.91 and 57.06 is: 78.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.68 : 80.91 = 57.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.68/80.91 = 57.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.68x = 80.91 × 57.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.68x = 4,616.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,616.72/58.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.68

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