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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.30, 98.13 and 61.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.30, 98.13 and 61.58 is: 84.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.30 : 98.13 = 61.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.30/98.13 = 61.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.30x = 98.13 × 61.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.30x = 6,042.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,042.85/71.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.75

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