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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.02, 98.04 and 58.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.02, 98.04 and 58.06 is: 80.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.02 : 98.04 = 58.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.02/98.04 = 58.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.02x = 98.04 × 58.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.02x = 5,692.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,692.20/71.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.15

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