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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.09, 98.61 and 67.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.09, 98.61 and 67.44 is: 93.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.09 : 98.61 = 67.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.09/98.61 = 67.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.09x = 98.61 × 67.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.09x = 6,650.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,650.26/71.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.55

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