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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.29, 99.83 and 58.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.29, 99.83 and 58.46 is: 80.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.29 : 99.83 = 58.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.29/99.83 = 58.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.29x = 99.83 × 58.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.29x = 5,835.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,835.71/72.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.72

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