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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.18, 106.84 and 59.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.18, 106.84 and 59.84 is: 89.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.18 : 106.84 = 59.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.18/106.84 = 59.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.18x = 106.84 × 59.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.18x = 6,393.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,393.31/71.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.82

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