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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.35, 98.42 and 57.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.35, 98.42 and 57.53 is: 79.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.35 : 98.42 = 57.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.35/98.42 = 57.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.35x = 98.42 × 57.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.35x = 5,662.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,662.06/71.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.36

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