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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.02, 83.60 and 58.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.02, 83.60 and 58.59 is: 80.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.02 : 83.60 = 58.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.02/83.60 = 58.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.02x = 83.60 × 58.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.02x = 4,898.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,898.05/61.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.27

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