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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.18, 106.86 and 58.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.18, 106.86 and 58.52 is: 87.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.18 : 106.86 = 58.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.18/106.86 = 58.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.18x = 106.86 × 58.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.18x = 6,252.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,252.91/71.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.85

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