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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.22, 98.30 and 60.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.22, 98.30 and 60.42 is: 83.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.22 : 98.30 = 60.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.22/98.30 = 60.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.22x = 98.30 × 60.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.22x = 5,939.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,939.29/71.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.39

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