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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.90, 99.16 and 58.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.90, 99.16 and 58.08 is: 80.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.90 : 99.16 = 58.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.90/99.16 = 58.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.90x = 99.16 × 58.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.90x = 5,759.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,759.21/71.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.10

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