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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.15, 406.73 and 65.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.15, 406.73 and 65.72 is: 98.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.15 : 406.73 = 65.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.15/406.73 = 65.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.15x = 406.73 × 65.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.15x = 26,731.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,731.11/271.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.58

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