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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.21, 86.93 and 55.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.21, 86.93 and 55.11 is: 82.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.21 : 86.93 = 55.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.21/86.93 = 55.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.21x = 86.93 × 55.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.21x = 4,790.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,790.71/58.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.30

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