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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.69, 129.24 and 58.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.69, 129.24 and 58.71 is: 80.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.69 : 129.24 = 58.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.69/129.24 = 58.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.69x = 129.24 × 58.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.69x = 7,587.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,587.80/93.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.99

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