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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.13, 98.09 and 51.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.13, 98.09 and 51.69 is: 71.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.13 : 98.09 = 51.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.13/98.09 = 51.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.13x = 98.09 × 51.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.13x = 5,070.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,070.27/71.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.28

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