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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.65, 87.76 and 55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.65, 87.76 and 55 is: 82.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.65 : 87.76 = 55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.65/87.76 = 55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.65x = 87.76 × 55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.65x = 4,826.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,826.80/58.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.30

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