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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.56, 98.61 and 58.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.56, 98.61 and 58.48 is: 80.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.56 : 98.61 = 58.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.56/98.61 = 58.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.56x = 98.61 × 58.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.56x = 5,766.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,766.47/71.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.59

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