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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.95, 88.44 and 52.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.95, 88.44 and 52.58 is: 78.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.95 : 88.44 = 52.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.95/88.44 = 52.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.95x = 88.44 × 52.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.95x = 4,650.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,650.18/58.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.88

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