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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.59, 85.03 and 58.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.59, 85.03 and 58.43 is: 80.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.59 : 85.03 = 58.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.59/85.03 = 58.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.59x = 85.03 × 58.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.59x = 4,968.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,968.69/61.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.67

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