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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.12, 98.22 and 60.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.12, 98.22 and 60.08 is: 82.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.12 : 98.22 = 60.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.12/98.22 = 60.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.12x = 98.22 × 60.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.12x = 5,901.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,901.06/71.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.97

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