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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.06, 98.07 and 64.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.06, 98.07 and 64.49 is: 89.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.06 : 98.07 = 64.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.06/98.07 = 64.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.06x = 98.07 × 64.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.06x = 6,324.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,324.53/71.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.00

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