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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.76, 87.60 and 55.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.76, 87.60 and 55.16 is: 82.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.76 : 87.60 = 55.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.76/87.60 = 55.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.76x = 87.60 × 55.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.76x = 4,832.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,832.02/58.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.23

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