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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.11, 87.67 and 55.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.11, 87.67 and 55.61 is: 83.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.11 : 87.67 = 55.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.11/87.67 = 55.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.11x = 87.67 × 55.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.11x = 4,875.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,875.33/58.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.90

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