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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.47, 99.92 and 58.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.47, 99.92 and 58.64 is: 80.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.47 : 99.92 = 58.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.47/99.92 = 58.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.47x = 99.92 × 58.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.47x = 5,858.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,858.96/72.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.84

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