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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.12, 99.42 and 58.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.12, 99.42 and 58.24 is: 80.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.12 : 99.42 = 58.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.12/99.42 = 58.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.12x = 99.42 × 58.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.12x = 5,790.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,790.22/72.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.29

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