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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.17, 98.27 and 59.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.17, 98.27 and 59.39 is: 82.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.17 : 98.27 = 59.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.17/98.27 = 59.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.17x = 98.27 × 59.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.17x = 5,836.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,836.50/71.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.01

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