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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.65, 87.55 and 56.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.65, 87.55 and 56.37 is: 84.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.65 : 87.55 = 56.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.65/87.55 = 56.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.65x = 87.55 × 56.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.65x = 4,935.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,935.19/58.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.15

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