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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.69, 81 and 55.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.69, 81 and 55.03 is: 75.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.69 : 81 = 55.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.69/81 = 55.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.69x = 81 × 55.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.69x = 4,457.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,457.43/58.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.95

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