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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.27, 98.30 and 65.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.27, 98.30 and 65.46 is: 90.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.27 : 98.30 = 65.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.27/98.30 = 65.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.27x = 98.30 × 65.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.27x = 6,434.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,434.72/71.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.29

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