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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.17, 98.08 and 66.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.17, 98.08 and 66.26 is: 91.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.17 : 98.08 = 66.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.17/98.08 = 66.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.17x = 98.08 × 66.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.17x = 6,498.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,498.86/71.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.32

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