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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.97, 99.38 and 58.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.97, 99.38 and 58.13 is: 80.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.97 : 99.38 = 58.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.97/99.38 = 58.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.97x = 99.38 × 58.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.97x = 5,777.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,777.21/71.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.27

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