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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.14, 97.94 and 60.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.14, 97.94 and 60.20 is: 82.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.14 : 97.94 = 60.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.14/97.94 = 60.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.14x = 97.94 × 60.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.14x = 5,895.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,895.99/71.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.88

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