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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.95, 85.88 and 58.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.95, 85.88 and 58.65 is: 81.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.95 : 85.88 = 58.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.95/85.88 = 58.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.95x = 85.88 × 58.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.95x = 5,037.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,037.10/61.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.31

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