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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.59, 85.02 and 58.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.59, 85.02 and 58.77 is: 81.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.59 : 85.02 = 58.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.59/85.02 = 58.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.59x = 85.02 × 58.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.59x = 4,996.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,996.63/61.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.13

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