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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.77, 83.77 and 58.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.77, 83.77 and 58.49 is: 80.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.77 : 83.77 = 58.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.77/83.77 = 58.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.77x = 83.77 × 58.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.77x = 4,899.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,899.46/60.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.63

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