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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.10, 98.31 and 61.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.10, 98.31 and 61.99 is: 85.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.10 : 98.31 = 61.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.10/98.31 = 61.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.10x = 98.31 × 61.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.10x = 6,093.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,093.99/71.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.71

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