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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.17, 98.21 and 43.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.17, 98.21 and 43.54 is: 60.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.17 : 98.21 = 43.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.17/98.21 = 43.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.17x = 98.21 × 43.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.17x = 4,275.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,275.35/71.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.08

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