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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.04, 97.83 and 66.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.04, 97.83 and 66.18 is: 91.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.04 : 97.83 = 66.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.04/97.83 = 66.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.04x = 97.83 × 66.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.04x = 6,474.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,474.39/71.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.14

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