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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.22, 81.87 and 58.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.22, 81.87 and 58.14 is: 80.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.22 : 81.87 = 58.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.22/81.87 = 58.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.22x = 81.87 × 58.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.22x = 4,759.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,759.92/59.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.38

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