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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.58, 82.20 and 58.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.58, 82.20 and 58.50 is: 80.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.58 : 82.20 = 58.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.58/82.20 = 58.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.58x = 82.20 × 58.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.58x = 4,808.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,808.70/59.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.71

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