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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.44, 84.84 and 58.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.44, 84.84 and 58.36 is: 80.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.44 : 84.84 = 58.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.44/84.84 = 58.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.44x = 84.84 × 58.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.44x = 4,951.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,951.26/61.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.59

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