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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.89, 81.21 and 54.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.89, 81.21 and 54.30 is: 74.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.89 : 81.21 = 54.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.89/81.21 = 54.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.89x = 81.21 × 54.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.89x = 4,409.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,409.70/58.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.88

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