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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.04, 86.59 and 52.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.04, 86.59 and 52.80 is: 78.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.04 : 86.59 = 52.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.04/86.59 = 52.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.04x = 86.59 × 52.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.04x = 4,571.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,571.95/58.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.77

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