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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.28, 98.34 and 41.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.28, 98.34 and 41.77 is: 57.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.28 : 98.34 = 41.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.28/98.34 = 41.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.28x = 98.34 × 41.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.28x = 4,107.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,107.17/71.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.62

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