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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.80, 128.06 and 58.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.80, 128.06 and 58.28 is: 80.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.80 : 128.06 = 58.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.80/128.06 = 58.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.80x = 128.06 × 58.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.80x = 7,463.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,463.34/92.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.42

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