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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.58, 81.32 and 54.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.58, 81.32 and 54.98 is: 76.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.58 : 81.32 = 54.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.58/81.32 = 54.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.58x = 81.32 × 54.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.58x = 4,470.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,470.97/58.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.32

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