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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.41, 80.99 and 55.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.41, 80.99 and 55.34 is: 76.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.41 : 80.99 = 55.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.41/80.99 = 55.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.41x = 80.99 × 55.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.41x = 4,481.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,481.99/58.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.73

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