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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.69, 81.49 and 58.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.69, 81.49 and 58.88 is: 80.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.69 : 81.49 = 58.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.69/81.49 = 58.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.69x = 81.49 × 58.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.69x = 4,798.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,798.13/59.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.38

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