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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.24, 81.81 and 58.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.24, 81.81 and 58.74 is: 81.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.24 : 81.81 = 58.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.24/81.81 = 58.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.24x = 81.81 × 58.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.24x = 4,805.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,805.52/59.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.13

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