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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.80, 85.17 and 58.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.80, 85.17 and 58.86 is: 81.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.80 : 85.17 = 58.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.80/85.17 = 58.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.80x = 85.17 × 58.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.80x = 5,013.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,013.11/61.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.12

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