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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.28, 98.36 and 43.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.28, 98.36 and 43.64 is: 60.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.28 : 98.36 = 43.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.28/98.36 = 43.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.28x = 98.36 × 43.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.28x = 4,292.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,292.50/71.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.22

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