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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.35, 83.03 and 58.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.35, 83.03 and 58.75 is: 80.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.35 : 83.03 = 58.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.35/83.03 = 58.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.35x = 83.03 × 58.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.35x = 4,877.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,877.51/60.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.83

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