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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.12, 98.16 and 61.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.12, 98.16 and 61.44 is: 84.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.12 : 98.16 = 61.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.12/98.16 = 61.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.12x = 98.16 × 61.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.12x = 6,030.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,030.95/71.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.80

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