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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.99, 99.24 and 58.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.99, 99.24 and 58.94 is: 81.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.99 : 99.24 = 58.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.99/99.24 = 58.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.99x = 99.24 × 58.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.99x = 5,849.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,849.21/71.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.25

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