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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.19, 80.33 and 55.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.19, 80.33 and 55.22 is: 76.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.19 : 80.33 = 55.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.19/80.33 = 55.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.19x = 80.33 × 55.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.19x = 4,435.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,435.82/58.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.23

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