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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.10, 97.92 and 67.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.10, 97.92 and 67.14 is: 92.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.10 : 97.92 = 67.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.10/97.92 = 67.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.10x = 97.92 × 67.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.10x = 6,574.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,574.35/71.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.47

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