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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.18, 80.24 and 55.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.18, 80.24 and 55.59 is: 76.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.18 : 80.24 = 55.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.18/80.24 = 55.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.18x = 80.24 × 55.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.18x = 4,460.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,460.68/58.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.67

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