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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.78, 88.03 and 56.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.78, 88.03 and 56.76 is: 85.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.78 : 88.03 = 56.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.78/88.03 = 56.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.78x = 88.03 × 56.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.78x = 4,996.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,996.58/58.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.00

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