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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.95, 84.03 and 58.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.95, 84.03 and 58.25 is: 80.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.95 : 84.03 = 58.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.95/84.03 = 58.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.95x = 84.03 × 58.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.95x = 4,894.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,894.75/60.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.31

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