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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.37, 98.37 and 59.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.37, 98.37 and 59.06 is: 81.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.37 : 98.37 = 59.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.37/98.37 = 59.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.37x = 98.37 × 59.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.37x = 5,809.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,809.98/71.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.41

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