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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.59, 108.94 and 58.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.59, 108.94 and 58.72 is: 88.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.59 : 108.94 = 58.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.59/108.94 = 58.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.59x = 108.94 × 58.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.59x = 6,396.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,396.94/72.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.13

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