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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.23, 81.20 and 58.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.23, 81.20 and 58.62 is: 80.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.23 : 81.20 = 58.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.23/81.20 = 58.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.23x = 81.20 × 58.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.23x = 4,760.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,760.40/59.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.37

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