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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.53, 82.79 and 59.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.53, 82.79 and 59.58 is: 81.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.53 : 82.79 = 59.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.53/82.79 = 59.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.53x = 82.79 × 59.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.53x = 4,932.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,932.98/60.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.50

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