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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.83, 97.56 and 58.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.83, 97.56 and 58.50 is: 80.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.83 : 97.56 = 58.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.83/97.56 = 58.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.83x = 97.56 × 58.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.83x = 5,707.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,707.26/70.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.58

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