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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.17, 86.97 and 58.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.17, 86.97 and 58.58 is: 80.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.17 : 86.97 = 58.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.17/86.97 = 58.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.17x = 86.97 × 58.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.17x = 5,094.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,094.70/63.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.65

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