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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.33, 98.21 and 59.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.33, 98.21 and 59.03 is: 81.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.33 : 98.21 = 59.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.33/98.21 = 59.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.33x = 98.21 × 59.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.33x = 5,797.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,797.34/71.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.27

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