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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.56, 84.52 and 58.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.56, 84.52 and 58.92 is: 80.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.56 : 84.52 = 58.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.56/84.52 = 58.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.56x = 84.52 × 58.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.56x = 4,979.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,979.92/61.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.90

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