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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.46, 128.94 and 58.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.46, 128.94 and 58.48 is: 80.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.46 : 128.94 = 58.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.46/128.94 = 58.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.46x = 128.94 × 58.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.46x = 7,540.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,540.24/93.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.68

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