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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.77, 81 and 56.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.77, 81 and 56.16 is: 77.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.77 : 81 = 56.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.77/81 = 56.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.77x = 81 × 56.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.77x = 4,548.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,548.96/58.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.40

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