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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.11, 87.17 and 54.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.11, 87.17 and 54.47 is: 81.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.11 : 87.17 = 54.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.11/87.17 = 54.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.11x = 87.17 × 54.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.11x = 4,747.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,747.44/58.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.70

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