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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.92, 88.32 and 53.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.92, 88.32 and 53.88 is: 80.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.92 : 88.32 = 53.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.92/88.32 = 53.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.92x = 88.32 × 53.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.92x = 4,758.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,758.68/58.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.77

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