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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.86, 81.19 and 54.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.86, 81.19 and 54.74 is: 75.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.86 : 81.19 = 54.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.86/81.19 = 54.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.86x = 81.19 × 54.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.86x = 4,444.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,444.34/58.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.51

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