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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.04, 79.92 and 55.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.04, 79.92 and 55.68 is: 76.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.04 : 79.92 = 55.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.04/79.92 = 55.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.04x = 79.92 × 55.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.04x = 4,449.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,449.95/58.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.67

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