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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.36, 99.94 and 58.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.36, 99.94 and 58.44 is: 80.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.36 : 99.94 = 58.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.36/99.94 = 58.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.36x = 99.94 × 58.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.36x = 5,840.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,840.49/72.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.71

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