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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.59, 81.24 and 55.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.59, 81.24 and 55.83 is: 77.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.59 : 81.24 = 55.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.59/81.24 = 55.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.59x = 81.24 × 55.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.59x = 4,535.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,535.63/58.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.41

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