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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.58, 111.27 and 58.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.58, 111.27 and 58.86 is: 81.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.58 : 111.27 = 58.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.58/111.27 = 58.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.58x = 111.27 × 58.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.58x = 6,549.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,549.35/80.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.28

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