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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.83, 81.61 and 57.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.83, 81.61 and 57.35 is: 79.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.83 : 81.61 = 57.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.83/81.61 = 57.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.83x = 81.61 × 57.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.83x = 4,679.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,679.78/58.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.55

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