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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.92, 100.50 and 58.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.92, 100.50 and 58.34 is: 80.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.92 : 100.50 = 58.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.92/100.50 = 58.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.92x = 100.50 × 58.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.92x = 5,863.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,863.17/72.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.41

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