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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.02, 98 and 39.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.02, 98 and 39.94 is: 55.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.02 : 98 = 39.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.02/98 = 39.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.02x = 98 × 39.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.02x = 3,914.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,914.12/71.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.11

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