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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.11, 79.99 and 52.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.11, 79.99 and 52.28 is: 71.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.11 : 79.99 = 52.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.11/79.99 = 52.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.11x = 79.99 × 52.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.11x = 4,181.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,181.65/58.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.97

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