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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.04, 98 and 51.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.04, 98 and 51.64 is: 71.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.04 : 98 = 51.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.04/98 = 51.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.04x = 98 × 51.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.04x = 5,060.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,060.72/71.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.24

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