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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.40, 98.28 and 60.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.40, 98.28 and 60.46 is: 83.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.40 : 98.28 = 60.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.40/98.28 = 60.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.40x = 98.28 × 60.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.40x = 5,942.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,942.01/71.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.22

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