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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.27, 98.37 and 41.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.27, 98.37 and 41.77 is: 57.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.27 : 98.37 = 41.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.27/98.37 = 41.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.27x = 98.37 × 41.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.27x = 4,108.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,108.48/71.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.65

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