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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.14, 98.16 and 42.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.14, 98.16 and 42.03 is: 57.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.14 : 98.16 = 42.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.14/98.16 = 42.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.14x = 98.16 × 42.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.14x = 4,125.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,125.66/71.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.99

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