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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.62, 129.16 and 58.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.62, 129.16 and 58.66 is: 80.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.62 : 129.16 = 58.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.62/129.16 = 58.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.62x = 129.16 × 58.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.62x = 7,576.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,576.53/93.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.93

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