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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.95, 81.81 and 57.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.95, 81.81 and 57.50 is: 79.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.95 : 81.81 = 57.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.95/81.81 = 57.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.95x = 81.81 × 57.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.95x = 4,704.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,704.08/58.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.80

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