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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.84, 99.02 and 58.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.84, 99.02 and 58.74 is: 80.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.84 : 99.02 = 58.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.84/99.02 = 58.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.84x = 99.02 × 58.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.84x = 5,816.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,816.43/71.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.96

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