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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.30, 98.37 and 58.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.30, 98.37 and 58.34 is: 80.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.30 : 98.37 = 58.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.30/98.37 = 58.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.30x = 98.37 × 58.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.30x = 5,738.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,738.91/71.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.49

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