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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.62, 108.83 and 58.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.62, 108.83 and 58.85 is: 88.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.62 : 108.83 = 58.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.62/108.83 = 58.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.62x = 108.83 × 58.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.62x = 6,404.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,404.35/72.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.19

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