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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.22, 98.28 and 41.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.22, 98.28 and 41.71 is: 57.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.22 : 98.28 = 41.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.22/98.28 = 41.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.22x = 98.28 × 41.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.22x = 4,099.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,099.05/71.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.56

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