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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.11, 98.30 and 63.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.11, 98.30 and 63.82 is: 88.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.11 : 98.30 = 63.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.11/98.30 = 63.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.11x = 98.30 × 63.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.11x = 6,272.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,272.70/71.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.22

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