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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79.54, 109.83 and 58.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79.54, 109.83 and 58.84 is: 81.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79.54 : 109.83 = 58.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79.54/109.83 = 58.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79.54x = 109.83 × 58.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79.54x = 6,462.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,462.40/79.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.25

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