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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.27, 87.91 and 52.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.27, 87.91 and 52.33 is: 78.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.27 : 87.91 = 52.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.27/87.91 = 52.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.27x = 87.91 × 52.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.27x = 4,600.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,600.33/58.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.95

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