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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81, 111.82 and 58.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81, 111.82 and 58.04 is: 80.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81 : 111.82 = 58.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81/111.82 = 58.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81x = 111.82 × 58.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81x = 6,490.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,490.03/81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.12

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