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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.15, 82.02 and 58.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.15, 82.02 and 58.04 is: 80.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.15 : 82.02 = 58.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.15/82.02 = 58.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.15x = 82.02 × 58.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.15x = 4,760.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,760.44/59.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.48

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