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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.68, 81.92 and 58.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.68, 81.92 and 58.88 is: 80.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.68 : 81.92 = 58.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.68/81.92 = 58.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.68x = 81.92 × 58.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.68x = 4,823.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,823.45/59.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.82

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