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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.84, 98.96 and 58.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.84, 98.96 and 58.88 is: 81.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.84 : 98.96 = 58.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.84/98.96 = 58.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.84x = 98.96 × 58.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.84x = 5,826.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,826.76/71.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.11

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