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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.48, 129 and 58.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.48, 129 and 58.53 is: 80.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.48 : 129 = 58.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.48/129 = 58.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.48x = 129 × 58.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.48x = 7,550.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,550.37/93.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.77

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