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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.31, 80.52 and 54.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.31, 80.52 and 54.90 is: 75.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.31 : 80.52 = 54.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.31/80.52 = 54.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.31x = 80.52 × 54.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.31x = 4,420.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,420.55/58.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.81

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