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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.27, 98.33 and 41.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.27, 98.33 and 41.75 is: 57.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.27 : 98.33 = 41.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.27/98.33 = 41.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.27x = 98.33 × 41.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.27x = 4,105.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,105.63/71.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.60

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