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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.27, 128.72 and 58.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.27, 128.72 and 58.30 is: 80.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.27 : 128.72 = 58.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.27/128.72 = 58.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.27x = 128.72 × 58.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.27x = 7,504.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,504.38/93.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.46

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