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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71, 97.97 and 43.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71, 97.97 and 43.37 is: 59.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71 : 97.97 = 43.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71/97.97 = 43.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71x = 97.97 × 43.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71x = 4,248.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,248.96/71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.84

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