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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.97, 80.91 and 57.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.97, 80.91 and 57.62 is: 79.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.97 : 80.91 = 57.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.97/80.91 = 57.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.97x = 80.91 × 57.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.97x = 4,662.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,662.24/58.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.06

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