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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.40, 98.56 and 43.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.40, 98.56 and 43.77 is: 60.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.40 : 98.56 = 43.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.40/98.56 = 43.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.40x = 98.56 × 43.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.40x = 4,314.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,314.40/71.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.42

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