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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.65, 87.83 and 54.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.65, 87.83 and 54.54 is: 81.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.65 : 87.83 = 54.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.65/87.83 = 54.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.65x = 87.83 × 54.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.65x = 4,790.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,790.18/58.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.68

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