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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.49, 87.69 and 53.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.49, 87.69 and 53.48 is: 80.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.49 : 87.69 = 53.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.49/87.69 = 53.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.49x = 87.69 × 53.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.49x = 4,689.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,689.42/58.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.17

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