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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71, 97.92 and 57.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71, 97.92 and 57.86 is: 79.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71 : 97.92 = 57.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71/97.92 = 57.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71x = 97.92 × 57.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71x = 5,665.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,665.65/71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.80

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