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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.36, 86.93 and 52.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.36, 86.93 and 52.92 is: 78.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.36 : 86.93 = 52.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.36/86.93 = 52.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.36x = 86.93 × 52.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.36x = 4,600.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,600.34/58.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.83

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