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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.49, 99.98 and 58.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.49, 99.98 and 58.67 is: 80.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.49 : 99.98 = 58.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.49/99.98 = 58.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.49x = 99.98 × 58.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.49x = 5,865.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,865.83/72.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.92

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