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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.10, 97.91 and 69.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.10, 97.91 and 69.59 is: 95.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.10 : 97.91 = 69.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.10/97.91 = 69.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.10x = 97.91 × 69.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.10x = 6,813.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,813.56/71.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.83

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