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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.23, 98.31 and 43.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.23, 98.31 and 43.62 is: 60.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.23 : 98.31 = 43.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.23/98.31 = 43.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.23x = 98.31 × 43.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.23x = 4,288.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,288.32/71.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.20

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