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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.15, 98.12 and 51.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.15, 98.12 and 51.44 is: 70.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.15 : 98.12 = 51.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.15/98.12 = 51.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.15x = 98.12 × 51.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.15x = 5,046.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,046.93/71.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.94

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