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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.19, 98.25 and 60.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.19, 98.25 and 60.27 is: 83.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.19 : 98.25 = 60.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.19/98.25 = 60.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.19x = 98.25 × 60.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.19x = 5,921.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,921.53/71.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.18

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