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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.76, 80.39 and 58.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.76, 80.39 and 58.76 is: 80.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.76 : 80.39 = 58.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.76/80.39 = 58.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.76x = 80.39 × 58.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.76x = 4,723.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,723.76/58.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.39

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