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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.08, 97.96 and 59.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.08, 97.96 and 59.54 is: 82.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.08 : 97.96 = 59.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.08/97.96 = 59.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.08x = 97.96 × 59.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.08x = 5,832.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,832.01/71.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.05

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