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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.71, 129.27 and 58.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.71, 129.27 and 58.67 is: 80.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.71 : 129.27 = 58.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.71/129.27 = 58.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.71x = 129.27 × 58.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.71x = 7,584.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,584.27/93.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.93

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