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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.03, 97.92 and 69.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.03, 97.92 and 69.27 is: 95.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.03 : 97.92 = 69.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.03/97.92 = 69.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.03x = 97.92 × 69.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.03x = 6,782.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,782.92/71.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.50

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