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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.69, 129.27 and 58.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.69, 129.27 and 58.73 is: 81.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.69 : 129.27 = 58.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.69/129.27 = 58.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.69x = 129.27 × 58.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.69x = 7,591.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,591.38/93.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.03

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