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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.71, 97.52 and 58.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.71, 97.52 and 58.40 is: 80.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.71 : 97.52 = 58.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.71/97.52 = 58.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.71x = 97.52 × 58.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.71x = 5,694.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,694.39/70.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.53

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