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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.38, 98.31 and 66.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.38, 98.31 and 66.34 is: 91.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.38 : 98.31 = 66.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.38/98.31 = 66.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.38x = 98.31 × 66.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.38x = 6,521.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,521.89/71.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.37

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