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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.65, 88.04 and 55.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.65, 88.04 and 55.81 is: 83.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.65 : 88.04 = 55.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.65/88.04 = 55.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.65x = 88.04 × 55.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.65x = 4,913.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,913.51/58.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.78

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