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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75, 103.57 and 58.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75, 103.57 and 58.69 is: 81.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75 : 103.57 = 58.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75/103.57 = 58.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75x = 103.57 × 58.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75x = 6,078.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,078.12/75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.04

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