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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79.05, 108.97 and 58.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79.05, 108.97 and 58.33 is: 80.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79.05 : 108.97 = 58.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79.05/108.97 = 58.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79.05x = 108.97 × 58.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79.05x = 6,356.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,356.22/79.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.41

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