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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.33, 80.30 and 55.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.33, 80.30 and 55.44 is: 76.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.33 : 80.30 = 55.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.33/80.30 = 55.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.33x = 80.30 × 55.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.33x = 4,451.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,451.93/58.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.33

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