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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.28, 98.21 and 68.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.28, 98.21 and 68.58 is: 94.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.28 : 98.21 = 68.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.28/98.21 = 68.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.28x = 98.21 × 68.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.28x = 6,735.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,735.41/71.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.49

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