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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.89, 80.59 and 57.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.89, 80.59 and 57.63 is: 78.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.89 : 80.59 = 57.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.89/80.59 = 57.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.89x = 80.59 × 57.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.89x = 4,644.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,644.26/58.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.86

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