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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.80, 98.95 and 58.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.80, 98.95 and 58.64 is: 80.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.80 : 98.95 = 58.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.80/98.95 = 58.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.80x = 98.95 × 58.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.80x = 5,802.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,802.50/71.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.82

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