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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.97, 82.50 and 58.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.97, 82.50 and 58.60 is: 80.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.97 : 82.50 = 58.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.97/82.50 = 58.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.97x = 82.50 × 58.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.97x = 4,834.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,834.50/59.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.62

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