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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.52, 88.26 and 55.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.52, 88.26 and 55.91 is: 84.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.52 : 88.26 = 55.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.52/88.26 = 55.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.52x = 88.26 × 55.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.52x = 4,934.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,934.18/58.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.32

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