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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.12, 86.76 and 53.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.12, 86.76 and 53.89 is: 80.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.12 : 86.76 = 53.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.12/86.76 = 53.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.12x = 86.76 × 53.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.12x = 4,675.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,675.50/58.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.45

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