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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.93, 84.10 and 58.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.93, 84.10 and 58.03 is: 80.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.93 : 84.10 = 58.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.93/84.10 = 58.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.93x = 84.10 × 58.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.93x = 4,880.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,880.32/60.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.10

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