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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.25, 86.84 and 55.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.25, 86.84 and 55.28 is: 82.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.25 : 86.84 = 55.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.25/86.84 = 55.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.25x = 86.84 × 55.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.25x = 4,799.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,799.80/58.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.41

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