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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.04, 84.12 and 58.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.04, 84.12 and 58.92 is: 81.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.04 : 84.12 = 58.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.04/84.12 = 58.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.04x = 84.12 × 58.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.04x = 4,956.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,956.35/61.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.20

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