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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.91, 81 and 52.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.91, 81 and 52.83 is: 72.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.91 : 81 = 52.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.91/81 = 52.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.91x = 81 × 52.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.91x = 4,279.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,279.23/58.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.65

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