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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.79, 104.62 and 58.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.79, 104.62 and 58.31 is: 80.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.79 : 104.62 = 58.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.79/104.62 = 58.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.79x = 104.62 × 58.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.79x = 6,100.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,100.39/75.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.49

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