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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.04, 98.04 and 69.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.04, 98.04 and 69.06 is: 95.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.04 : 98.04 = 69.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.04/98.04 = 69.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.04x = 98.04 × 69.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.04x = 6,770.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,770.64/71.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.31

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