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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.35, 98.42 and 61.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.35, 98.42 and 61.56 is: 84.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.35 : 98.42 = 61.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.35/98.42 = 61.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.35x = 98.42 × 61.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.35x = 6,058.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,058.24/71.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.91

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