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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.22, 98.16 and 58.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.22, 98.16 and 58.92 is: 81.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.22 : 98.16 = 58.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.22/98.16 = 58.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.22x = 98.16 × 58.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.22x = 5,783.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,783.59/71.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.21

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