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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.17, 86.99 and 52.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.17, 86.99 and 52.13 is: 77.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.17 : 86.99 = 52.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.17/86.99 = 52.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.17x = 86.99 × 52.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.17x = 4,534.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534.09/58.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.95

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