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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.26, 98.38 and 43.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.26, 98.38 and 43.64 is: 60.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.26 : 98.38 = 43.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.26/98.38 = 43.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.26x = 98.38 × 43.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.26x = 4,293.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,293.30/71.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.25

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