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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.88, 81.08 and 56.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.88, 81.08 and 56.77 is: 78.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.88 : 81.08 = 56.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.88/81.08 = 56.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.88x = 81.08 × 56.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.88x = 4,602.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,602.96/58.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.18

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