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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.19, 86.81 and 55.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.19, 86.81 and 55.35 is: 82.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.19 : 86.81 = 55.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.19/86.81 = 55.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.19x = 86.81 × 55.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.19x = 4,804.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,804.66/58.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.58

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