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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.95, 81.18 and 52.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.95, 81.18 and 52.74 is: 72.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.95 : 81.18 = 52.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.95/81.18 = 52.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.95x = 81.18 × 52.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.95x = 4,281.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,281.43/58.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.63

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