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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.22, 81.73 and 58.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.22, 81.73 and 58.59 is: 80.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.22 : 81.73 = 58.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.22/81.73 = 58.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.22x = 81.73 × 58.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.22x = 4,788.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,788.56/59.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.86

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