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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.56, 84.51 and 58.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.56, 84.51 and 58.93 is: 80.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.56 : 84.51 = 58.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.56/84.51 = 58.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.56x = 84.51 × 58.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.56x = 4,980.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,980.17/61.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.90

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