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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.04, 98.08 and 61.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.04, 98.08 and 61.80 is: 85.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.04 : 98.08 = 61.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.04/98.08 = 61.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.04x = 98.08 × 61.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.04x = 6,060.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,060.82/71.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.31

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