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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.89, 81.96 and 58.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.89, 81.96 and 58.63 is: 80.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.89 : 81.96 = 58.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.89/81.96 = 58.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.89x = 81.96 × 58.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.89x = 4,805.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,805.31/59.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.24

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