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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.04, 97.76 and 58.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.04, 97.76 and 58.80 is: 80.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.04 : 97.76 = 58.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.04/97.76 = 58.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.04x = 97.76 × 58.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.04x = 5,748.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,748.29/71.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.92

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