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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58, 79.52 and 54.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58, 79.52 and 54.34 is: 74.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58 : 79.52 = 54.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58/79.52 = 54.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58x = 79.52 × 54.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58x = 4,321.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,321.12/58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.50

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