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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.83, 80.96 and 57.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.83, 80.96 and 57.12 is: 78.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.83 : 80.96 = 57.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.83/80.96 = 57.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.83x = 80.96 × 57.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.83x = 4,624.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,624.15/58.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.60

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