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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58, 79.98 and 52.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58, 79.98 and 52.18 is: 71.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58 : 79.98 = 52.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58/79.98 = 52.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58x = 79.98 × 52.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58x = 4,173.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,173.36/58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.95

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