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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.54, 83.75 and 58.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.54, 83.75 and 58.29 is: 80.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.54 : 83.75 = 58.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.54/83.75 = 58.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.54x = 83.75 × 58.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.54x = 4,881.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,881.50/60.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.63

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