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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.27, 86.98 and 55.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.27, 86.98 and 55.64 is: 83.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.27 : 86.98 = 55.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.27/86.98 = 55.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.27x = 86.98 × 55.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.27x = 4,838.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,838.85/58.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.05

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