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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.23, 98.17 and 59.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.23, 98.17 and 59.57 is: 82.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.23 : 98.17 = 59.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.23/98.17 = 59.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.23x = 98.17 × 59.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.23x = 5,848.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,848.08/71.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.10

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