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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.99, 81.25 and 54.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.99, 81.25 and 54.67 is: 75.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.99 : 81.25 = 54.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.99/81.25 = 54.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.99x = 81.25 × 54.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.99x = 4,441.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,441.94/58.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.30

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