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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.59, 83.62 and 58.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.59, 83.62 and 58.70 is: 81.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.59 : 83.62 = 58.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.59/83.62 = 58.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.59x = 83.62 × 58.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.59x = 4,908.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,908.49/60.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.01

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