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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.41, 87.03 and 53.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.41, 87.03 and 53.82 is: 80.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.41 : 87.03 = 53.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.41/87.03 = 53.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.41x = 87.03 × 53.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.41x = 4,683.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,683.95/58.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.19

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