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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.08, 86.70 and 54.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.08, 86.70 and 54.03 is: 80.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.08 : 86.70 = 54.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.08/86.70 = 54.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.08x = 86.70 × 54.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.08x = 4,684.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,684.40/58.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.65

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