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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.20, 98.30 and 43.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.20, 98.30 and 43.59 is: 60.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.20 : 98.30 = 43.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.20/98.30 = 43.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.20x = 98.30 × 43.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.20x = 4,284.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,284.99/71.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.19

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