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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.16, 98.24 and 61.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.16, 98.24 and 61.44 is: 84.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.16 : 98.24 = 61.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.16/98.24 = 61.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.16x = 98.24 × 61.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.16x = 6,035.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,035.87/71.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.82

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