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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58, 86.94 and 53.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58, 86.94 and 53.44 is: 80.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58 : 86.94 = 53.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58/86.94 = 53.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58x = 86.94 × 53.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58x = 4,646.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,646.07/58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.10

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