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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.12, 86.72 and 54.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.12, 86.72 and 54.68 is: 81.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.12 : 86.72 = 54.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.12/86.72 = 54.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.12x = 86.72 × 54.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.12x = 4,741.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,741.85/58.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.59

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