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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.11, 82.72 and 58.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.11, 82.72 and 58.33 is: 80.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.11 : 82.72 = 58.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.11/82.72 = 58.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.11x = 82.72 × 58.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.11x = 4,825.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,825.07/60.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.27

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