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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.70, 82.74 and 58.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.70, 82.74 and 58.88 is: 81.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.70 : 82.74 = 58.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.70/82.74 = 58.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.70x = 82.74 × 58.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.70x = 4,871.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,871.73/59.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.60

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