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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.99, 82.55 and 58.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.99, 82.55 and 58.69 is: 80.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.99 : 82.55 = 58.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.99/82.55 = 58.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.99x = 82.55 × 58.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.99x = 4,844.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,844.86/59.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.76

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