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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.41, 87.66 and 54.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.41, 87.66 and 54.54 is: 81.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.41 : 87.66 = 54.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.41/87.66 = 54.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.41x = 87.66 × 54.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.41x = 4,780.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,780.98/58.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.85

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