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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.91, 81.29 and 52.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.91, 81.29 and 52.02 is: 71.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.91 : 81.29 = 52.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.91/81.29 = 52.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.91x = 81.29 × 52.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.91x = 4,228.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,228.84/58.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.79

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