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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.08, 79.68 and 58.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.08, 79.68 and 58.08 is: 79.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.08 : 79.68 = 58.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.08/79.68 = 58.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.08x = 79.68 × 58.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.08x = 4,627.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627.81/58.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.68

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