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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.18, 84.30 and 58.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.18, 84.30 and 58.16 is: 80.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.18 : 84.30 = 58.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.18/84.30 = 58.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.18x = 84.30 × 58.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.18x = 4,902.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,902.89/61.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.14

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