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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.90, 85.29 and 58.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.90, 85.29 and 58.42 is: 80.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.90 : 85.29 = 58.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.90/85.29 = 58.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.90x = 85.29 × 58.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.90x = 4,982.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,982.64/61.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.50

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