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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.95, 81.27 and 55.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.95, 81.27 and 55.82 is: 76.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.95 : 81.27 = 55.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.95/81.27 = 55.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.95x = 81.27 × 55.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.95x = 4,536.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,536.69/58.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.96

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