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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.74, 83.73 and 58.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.74, 83.73 and 58.22 is: 80.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.74 : 83.73 = 58.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.74/83.73 = 58.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.74x = 83.73 × 58.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.74x = 4,874.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,874.76/60.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.26

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