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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.39, 98.30 and 67.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.39, 98.30 and 67.04 is: 92.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.39 : 98.30 = 67.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.39/98.30 = 67.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.39x = 98.30 × 67.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.39x = 6,589.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,589.71/71.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.30

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