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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.39, 128.82 and 58.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.39, 128.82 and 58.42 is: 80.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.39 : 128.82 = 58.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.39/128.82 = 58.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.39x = 128.82 × 58.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.39x = 7,526.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,526.04/93.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.59

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