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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.16, 86.84 and 54.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.16, 86.84 and 54.32 is: 81.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.16 : 86.84 = 54.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.16/86.84 = 54.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.16x = 86.84 × 54.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.16x = 4,717.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,717.15/58.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.11

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