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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.19, 98.24 and 38.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.19, 98.24 and 38.44 is: 53.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.19 : 98.24 = 38.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.19/98.24 = 38.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.19x = 98.24 × 38.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.19x = 3,776.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,776.83/71.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.05

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