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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.66, 80.90 and 52.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.66, 80.90 and 52.58 is: 72.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.66 : 80.90 = 52.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.66/80.90 = 52.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.66x = 80.90 × 52.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.66x = 4,253.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,253.46/58.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.52

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