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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.88, 81.70 and 58.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.88, 81.70 and 58.29 is: 80.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.88 : 81.70 = 58.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.88/81.70 = 58.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.88x = 81.70 × 58.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.88x = 4,761.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,761.84/58.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.87

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