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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71, 97.98 and 43.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71, 97.98 and 43.36 is: 59.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71 : 97.98 = 43.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71/97.98 = 43.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71x = 97.98 × 43.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71x = 4,248.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,248.41/71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.84

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