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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.16, 98.24 and 58.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.16, 98.24 and 58.92 is: 81.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.16 : 98.24 = 58.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.16/98.24 = 58.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.16x = 98.24 × 58.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.16x = 5,788.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,788.30/71.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.34

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