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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.19, 106.41 and 58.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.19, 106.41 and 58.73 is: 80.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.19 : 106.41 = 58.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.19/106.41 = 58.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.19x = 106.41 × 58.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.19x = 6,249.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,249.55/77.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.97

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