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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.66, 81.78 and 58.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.66, 81.78 and 58.98 is: 80.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.66 : 81.78 = 58.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.66/81.78 = 58.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.66x = 81.78 × 58.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.66x = 4,823.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,823.38/59.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.85

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