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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.62, 88.14 and 55.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.62, 88.14 and 55.32 is: 83.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.62 : 88.14 = 55.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.62/88.14 = 55.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.62x = 88.14 × 55.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.62x = 4,875.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,875.90/58.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.18

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