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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.76, 129.47 and 58.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.76, 129.47 and 58.85 is: 81.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.76 : 129.47 = 58.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.76/129.47 = 58.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.76x = 129.47 × 58.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.76x = 7,619.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,619.32/93.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.26

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