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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.26, 86.96 and 54.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.26, 86.96 and 54.24 is: 80.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.26 : 86.96 = 54.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.26/86.96 = 54.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.26x = 86.96 × 54.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.26x = 4,716.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,716.71/58.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.96

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