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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.59, 100.32 and 58.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.59, 100.32 and 58.01 is: 80.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.59 : 100.32 = 58.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.59/100.32 = 58.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.59x = 100.32 × 58.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.59x = 5,819.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,819.56/72.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.17

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