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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.59, 104.28 and 58.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.59, 104.28 and 58.11 is: 80.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.59 : 104.28 = 58.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.59/104.28 = 58.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.59x = 104.28 × 58.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.59x = 6,059.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,059.71/75.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.17

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