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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.98, 81.24 and 52.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.98, 81.24 and 52.84 is: 72.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.98 : 81.24 = 52.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.98/81.24 = 52.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.98x = 81.24 × 52.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.98x = 4,292.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,292.72/58.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.78

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