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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.47, 79.97 and 57.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.47, 79.97 and 57.52 is: 78.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.47 : 79.97 = 57.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.47/79.97 = 57.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.47x = 79.97 × 57.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.47x = 4,599.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,599.85/58.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.68

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