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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.11, 86.78 and 54.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.11, 86.78 and 54.69 is: 81.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.11 : 86.78 = 54.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.11/86.78 = 54.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.11x = 86.78 × 54.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.11x = 4,745.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,745.72/58.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.67

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