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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.71, 82.15 and 58.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.71, 82.15 and 58.35 is: 80.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.71 : 82.15 = 58.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.71/82.15 = 58.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.71x = 82.15 × 58.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.71x = 4,793.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,793.45/59.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.28

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