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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.54, 99.96 and 58.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.54, 99.96 and 58.68 is: 80.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.54 : 99.96 = 58.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.54/99.96 = 58.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.54x = 99.96 × 58.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.54x = 5,865.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,865.65/72.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.86

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