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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.19, 87.48 and 53.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.19, 87.48 and 53.73 is: 80.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.19 : 87.48 = 53.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.19/87.48 = 53.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.19x = 87.48 × 53.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.19x = 4,700.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,700.30/58.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.78

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