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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.95, 129.61 and 58.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.95, 129.61 and 58.97 is: 81.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.95 : 129.61 = 58.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.95/129.61 = 58.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.95x = 129.61 × 58.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.95x = 7,643.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,643.10/93.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.35

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