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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.88, 80.68 and 57.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.88, 80.68 and 57.71 is: 79.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.88 : 80.68 = 57.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.88/80.68 = 57.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.88x = 80.68 × 57.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.88x = 4,656.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,656.04/58.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.08

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