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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.41, 80.46 and 55.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.41, 80.46 and 55.53 is: 76.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.41 : 80.46 = 55.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.41/80.46 = 55.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.41x = 80.46 × 55.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.41x = 4,467.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,467.94/58.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.49

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