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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.11, 86.55 and 55.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.11, 86.55 and 55.66 is: 82.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.11 : 86.55 = 55.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.11/86.55 = 55.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.11x = 86.55 × 55.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.11x = 4,817.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,817.37/58.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.90

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