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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.25, 98.26 and 58.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.25, 98.26 and 58.96 is: 81.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.25 : 98.26 = 58.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.25/98.26 = 58.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.25x = 98.26 × 58.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.25x = 5,793.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,793.41/71.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.31

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