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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.28, 128.74 and 58.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.28, 128.74 and 58.32 is: 80.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.28 : 128.74 = 58.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.28/128.74 = 58.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.28x = 128.74 × 58.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.28x = 7,507.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,507.97/93.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.49

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