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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.08, 82.76 and 58.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.08, 82.76 and 58.55 is: 80.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.08 : 82.76 = 58.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.08/82.76 = 58.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.08x = 82.76 × 58.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.08x = 4,844.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,844.89/60.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.65

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