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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.53, 87.93 and 56.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.53, 87.93 and 56.91 is: 85.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.53 : 87.93 = 56.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.53/87.93 = 56.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.53x = 87.93 × 56.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.53x = 5,004.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,004.10/58.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.50

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