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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.39, 98.52 and 38.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.39, 98.52 and 38.64 is: 53.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.39 : 98.52 = 38.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.39/98.52 = 38.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.39x = 98.52 × 38.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.39x = 3,806.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,806.81/71.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.32

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