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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.43, 80.46 and 52.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.43, 80.46 and 52.94 is: 72.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.43 : 80.46 = 52.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.43/80.46 = 52.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.43x = 80.46 × 52.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.43x = 4,259.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,259.75/58.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.90

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