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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.36, 98.45 and 57.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.36, 98.45 and 57.58 is: 79.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.36 : 98.45 = 57.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.36/98.45 = 57.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.36x = 98.45 × 57.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.36x = 5,667.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,667.97/71.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.43

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