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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.35, 99.84 and 58.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.35, 99.84 and 58.55 is: 80.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.35 : 99.84 = 58.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.35/99.84 = 58.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.35x = 99.84 × 58.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.35x = 5,845.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,845.13/72.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.80

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