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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.21, 87.35 and 52.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.21, 87.35 and 52.54 is: 78.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.21 : 87.35 = 52.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.21/87.35 = 52.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.21x = 87.35 × 52.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.21x = 4,588.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588.89/58.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.84

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