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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.07, 86.52 and 52.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.07, 86.52 and 52.01 is: 77.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.07 : 86.52 = 52.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.07/86.52 = 52.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.07x = 86.52 × 52.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.07x = 4,499.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,499.47/58.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.49

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