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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.30, 98.41 and 41.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.30, 98.41 and 41.81 is: 57.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.30 : 98.41 = 41.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.30/98.41 = 41.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.30x = 98.41 × 41.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.30x = 4,114.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,114.82/71.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.71

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