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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.27, 79.79 and 55.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.27, 79.79 and 55.97 is: 76.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.27 : 79.79 = 55.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.27/79.79 = 55.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.27x = 79.79 × 55.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.27x = 4,465.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,465.85/58.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.64

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