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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.93, 81.27 and 55.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.93, 81.27 and 55.37 is: 76.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.93 : 81.27 = 55.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.93/81.27 = 55.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.93x = 81.27 × 55.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.93x = 4,500.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,500.12/58.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.37

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