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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.04, 98.72 and 70.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.04, 98.72 and 70.18 is: 97.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.04 : 98.72 = 70.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.04/98.72 = 70.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.04x = 98.72 × 70.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.04x = 6,928.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,928.17/71.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.52

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