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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.78, 116.91 and 58.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.78, 116.91 and 58.55 is: 80.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.78 : 116.91 = 58.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.78/116.91 = 58.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.78x = 116.91 × 58.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.78x = 6,844.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,844.50/84.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.73

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