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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.91, 81.30 and 52.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.91, 81.30 and 52.97 is: 73.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.91 : 81.30 = 52.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.91/81.30 = 52.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.91x = 81.30 × 52.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.91x = 4,306.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,306.46/58.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.10

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