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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.12, 99.50 and 58.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.12, 99.50 and 58.23 is: 80.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.12 : 99.50 = 58.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.12/99.50 = 58.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.12x = 99.50 × 58.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.12x = 5,793.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,793.59/72.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.33

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