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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58, 87 and 54.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58, 87 and 54.96 is: 82.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58 : 87 = 54.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58/87 = 54.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58x = 87 × 54.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58x = 4,781.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,781.52/58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.44

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