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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.28, 98.39 and 43.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.28, 98.39 and 43.65 is: 60.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.28 : 98.39 = 43.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.28/98.39 = 43.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.28x = 98.39 × 43.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.28x = 4,294.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,294.72/71.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.25

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