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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.08, 98.09 and 41.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.08, 98.09 and 41.58 is: 57.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.08 : 98.09 = 41.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.08/98.09 = 41.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.08x = 98.09 × 41.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.08x = 4,078.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,078.58/71.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.38

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