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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.35, 98.41 and 65.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.35, 98.41 and 65.83 is: 90.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.35 : 98.41 = 65.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.35/98.41 = 65.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.35x = 98.41 × 65.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.35x = 6,478.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,478.33/71.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.80

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