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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.38, 98.57 and 66.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.38, 98.57 and 66.83 is: 92.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.38 : 98.57 = 66.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.38/98.57 = 66.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.38x = 98.57 × 66.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.38x = 6,586.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,586.73/71.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.28

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