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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.10, 82.13 and 58.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.10, 82.13 and 58.86 is: 81.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.10 : 82.13 = 58.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.10/82.13 = 58.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.10x = 82.13 × 58.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.10x = 4,833.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,833.88/59.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.79

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