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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.09, 98.07 and 61.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.09, 98.07 and 61.87 is: 85.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.09 : 98.07 = 61.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.09/98.07 = 61.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.09x = 98.07 × 61.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.09x = 6,067.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,067.59/71.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.35

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