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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.63, 98.75 and 58.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.63, 98.75 and 58.58 is: 80.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.63 : 98.75 = 58.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.63/98.75 = 58.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.63x = 98.75 × 58.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.63x = 5,784.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,784.43/71.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.76

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