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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.93, 81.23 and 42.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.93, 81.23 and 42.53 is: 58.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.93 : 81.23 = 42.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.93/81.23 = 42.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.93x = 81.23 × 42.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.93x = 3,454.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,454.09/58.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.62

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