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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.49, 120.72 and 58.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.49, 120.72 and 58.33 is: 80.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.49 : 120.72 = 58.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.49/120.72 = 58.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.49x = 120.72 × 58.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.49x = 7,041.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,041.60/87.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.48

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