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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.20, 106.84 and 58.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.20, 106.84 and 58.40 is: 87.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.20 : 106.84 = 58.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.20/106.84 = 58.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.20x = 106.84 × 58.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.20x = 6,239.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,239.46/71.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.63

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