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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.28, 125.99 and 58.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.28, 125.99 and 58.52 is: 80.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.28 : 125.99 = 58.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.28/125.99 = 58.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.28x = 125.99 × 58.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.28x = 7,372.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,372.96/91.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.78

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