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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.42, 106.90 and 58.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.42, 106.90 and 58.47 is: 87.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.42 : 106.90 = 58.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.42/106.90 = 58.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.42x = 106.90 × 58.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.42x = 6,250.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,250.44/71.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.52

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