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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.17, 98.12 and 53.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.17, 98.12 and 53.70 is: 74.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.17 : 98.12 = 53.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.17/98.12 = 53.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.17x = 98.12 × 53.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.17x = 5,269.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,269.04/71.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.03

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