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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.66, 129.31 and 58.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.66, 129.31 and 58.70 is: 81.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.66 : 129.31 = 58.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.66/129.31 = 58.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.66x = 129.31 × 58.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.66x = 7,590.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,590.67/93.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.04

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