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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.03, 86.82 and 58.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.03, 86.82 and 58.60 is: 80.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.03 : 86.82 = 58.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.03/86.82 = 58.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.03x = 86.82 × 58.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.03x = 5,087.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,087.65/63.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.72

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