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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.86, 81.09 and 54.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.86, 81.09 and 54.54 is: 75.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.86 : 81.09 = 54.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.86/81.09 = 54.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.86x = 81.09 × 54.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.86x = 4,422.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,422.65/58.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.14

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