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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.14, 108 and 58.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.14, 108 and 58.77 is: 87.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.14 : 108 = 58.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.14/108 = 58.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.14x = 108 × 58.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.14x = 6,347.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,347.16/72.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.99

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