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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.22, 98.04 and 61.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.22, 98.04 and 61.42 is: 84.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.22 : 98.04 = 61.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.22/98.04 = 61.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.22x = 98.04 × 61.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.22x = 6,020.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,020.99/71.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.54

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