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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.24, 82.10 and 58.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.24, 82.10 and 58.16 is: 80.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.24 : 82.10 = 58.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.24/82.10 = 58.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.24x = 82.10 × 58.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.24x = 4,774.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,774.65/59.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.60

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