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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.62, 80.73 and 55.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.62, 80.73 and 55.89 is: 76.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.62 : 80.73 = 55.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.62/80.73 = 55.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.62x = 80.73 × 55.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.62x = 4,512.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,512.24/58.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.97

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