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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.21, 81.18 and 58.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.21, 81.18 and 58.52 is: 80.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.21 : 81.18 = 58.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.21/81.18 = 58.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.21x = 81.18 × 58.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.21x = 4,750.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,750.25/59.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.23

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