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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58, 86.36 and 55.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58, 86.36 and 55.70 is: 82.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58 : 86.36 = 55.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58/86.36 = 55.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58x = 86.36 × 55.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58x = 4,810.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,810.25/58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.94

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