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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.39, 106.86 and 58.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.39, 106.86 and 58.52 is: 87.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.39 : 106.86 = 58.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.39/106.86 = 58.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.39x = 106.86 × 58.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.39x = 6,253.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,253.45/71.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.60

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