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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.41, 106.92 and 65.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.41, 106.92 and 65.47 is: 98.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.41 : 106.92 = 65.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.41/106.92 = 65.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.41x = 106.92 × 65.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.41x = 6,999.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,999.52/71.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.03

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