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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.49, 81.90 and 58.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.49, 81.90 and 58.37 is: 80.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.49 : 81.90 = 58.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.49/81.90 = 58.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.49x = 81.90 × 58.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.49x = 4,780.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,780.09/59.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.35

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