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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.21, 97.74 and 67.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.21, 97.74 and 67.11 is: 92.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.21 : 97.74 = 67.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.21/97.74 = 67.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.21x = 97.74 × 67.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.21x = 6,559.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,559.33/71.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.12

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