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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.19, 98.28 and 60.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.19, 98.28 and 60.26 is: 83.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.19 : 98.28 = 60.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.19/98.28 = 60.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.19x = 98.28 × 60.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.19x = 5,921.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,921.86/71.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.18

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