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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.78, 109.59 and 58.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.78, 109.59 and 58.44 is: 88.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.78 : 109.59 = 58.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.78/109.59 = 58.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.78x = 109.59 × 58.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.78x = 6,404.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,404.44/72.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.00

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