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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.44, 82.97 and 58.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.44, 82.97 and 58.28 is: 80.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.44 : 82.97 = 58.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.44/82.97 = 58.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.44x = 82.97 × 58.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.44x = 4,835.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,835.49/60.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.00

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