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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.21, 81.80 and 58.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.21, 81.80 and 58.76 is: 81.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.21 : 81.80 = 58.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.21/81.80 = 58.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.21x = 81.80 × 58.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.21x = 4,806.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,806.09/59.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.17

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