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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.95, 129.66 and 58.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.95, 129.66 and 58.98 is: 81.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.95 : 129.66 = 58.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.95/129.66 = 58.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.95x = 129.66 × 58.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.95x = 7,647.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,647.35/93.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.40

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