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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.24, 108 and 58.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.24, 108 and 58.80 is: 81.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.24 : 108 = 58.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.24/108 = 58.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.24x = 108 × 58.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.24x = 6,350.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,350.40/78.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.17

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