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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.52, 81.16 and 55.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.52, 81.16 and 55.28 is: 76.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.52 : 81.16 = 55.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.52/81.16 = 55.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.52x = 81.16 × 55.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.52x = 4,486.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,486.52/58.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.67

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