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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.25, 98.28 and 43.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.25, 98.28 and 43.61 is: 60.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.25 : 98.28 = 43.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.25/98.28 = 43.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.25x = 98.28 × 43.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.25x = 4,285.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,285.50/71.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.15

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