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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.54, 81.95 and 58.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.54, 81.95 and 58.86 is: 81.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.54 : 81.95 = 58.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.54/81.95 = 58.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.54x = 81.95 × 58.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.54x = 4,823.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,823.28/59.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.02

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