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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.21, 82.60 and 58.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.21, 82.60 and 58.61 is: 80.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.21 : 82.60 = 58.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.21/82.60 = 58.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.21x = 82.60 × 58.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.21x = 4,841.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,841.25/60.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.41

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