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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.78, 87.82 and 56.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.78, 87.82 and 56.76 is: 84.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.78 : 87.82 = 56.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.78/87.82 = 56.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.78x = 87.82 × 56.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.78x = 4,984.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,984.52/58.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.80

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