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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.58, 80.77 and 55.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.58, 80.77 and 55.05 is: 75.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.58 : 80.77 = 55.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.58/80.77 = 55.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.58x = 80.77 × 55.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.58x = 4,445.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,445.98/58.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.90

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