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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.54, 120.84 and 58.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.54, 120.84 and 58.48 is: 80.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.54 : 120.84 = 58.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.54/120.84 = 58.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.54x = 120.84 × 58.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.54x = 7,066.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,066.72/87.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.73

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