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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.63, 87.52 and 55.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.63, 87.52 and 55.19 is: 82.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.63 : 87.52 = 55.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.63/87.52 = 55.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.63x = 87.52 × 55.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.63x = 4,830.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,830.23/58.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.38

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