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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.46, 80.54 and 55.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.46, 80.54 and 55.72 is: 76.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.46 : 80.54 = 55.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.46/80.54 = 55.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.46x = 80.54 × 55.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.46x = 4,487.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,487.69/58.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.77

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