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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.65, 80.96 and 55.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.65, 80.96 and 55.01 is: 75.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.65 : 80.96 = 55.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.65/80.96 = 55.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.65x = 80.96 × 55.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.65x = 4,452.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,452.93/58.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.92

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