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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.79, 81 and 56.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.79, 81 and 56.13 is: 77.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.79 : 81 = 56.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.79/81 = 56.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.79x = 81 × 56.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.79x = 4,546.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,546.53/58.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.34

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