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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.08, 98.04 and 50.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.08, 98.04 and 50.34 is: 69.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.08 : 98.04 = 50.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.08/98.04 = 50.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.08x = 98.04 × 50.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.08x = 4,935.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,935.33/71.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.43

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