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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.88, 81.26 and 58.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.88, 81.26 and 58.11 is: 80.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.88 : 81.26 = 58.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.88/81.26 = 58.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.88x = 81.26 × 58.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.88x = 4,722.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,722.02/58.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.20

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