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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.22, 98.03 and 67.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.22, 98.03 and 67.58 is: 93.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.22 : 98.03 = 67.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.22/98.03 = 67.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.22x = 98.03 × 67.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.22x = 6,624.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,624.55/71.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.02

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