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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.28, 98.42 and 63.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.28, 98.42 and 63.94 is: 88.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.28 : 98.42 = 63.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.28/98.42 = 63.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.28x = 98.42 × 63.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.28x = 6,292.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,292.59/71.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.28

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