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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.40, 98.38 and 59.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.40, 98.38 and 59.05 is: 81.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.40 : 98.38 = 59.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.40/98.38 = 59.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.40x = 98.38 × 59.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.40x = 5,809.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,809.34/71.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.36

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