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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.60, 98.58 and 57.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.60, 98.58 and 57.08 is: 78.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.60 : 98.58 = 57.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.60/98.58 = 57.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.60x = 98.58 × 57.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.60x = 5,626.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,626.95/71.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.59

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