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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.18, 98.12 and 58.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.18, 98.12 and 58.22 is: 80.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.18 : 98.12 = 58.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.18/98.12 = 58.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.18x = 98.12 × 58.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.18x = 5,712.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,712.55/71.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.25

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