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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.23, 84.66 and 58.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.23, 84.66 and 58.44 is: 80.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.23 : 84.66 = 58.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.23/84.66 = 58.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.23x = 84.66 × 58.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.23x = 4,947.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,947.53/61.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.80

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