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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.10, 97.86 and 68.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.10, 97.86 and 68.46 is: 94.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.10 : 97.86 = 68.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.10/97.86 = 68.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.10x = 97.86 × 68.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.10x = 6,699.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,699.50/71.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.23

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