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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.87, 104.78 and 58.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.87, 104.78 and 58.20 is: 80.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.87 : 104.78 = 58.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.87/104.78 = 58.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.87x = 104.78 × 58.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.87x = 6,098.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,098.20/75.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.38

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