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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.13, 98.19 and 69.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.13, 98.19 and 69.18 is: 95.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.13 : 98.19 = 69.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.13/98.19 = 69.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.13x = 98.19 × 69.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.13x = 6,792.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,792.52/71.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.49

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