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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.41, 106.85 and 59.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.41, 106.85 and 59.88 is: 89.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.41 : 106.85 = 59.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.41/106.85 = 59.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.41x = 106.85 × 59.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.41x = 6,398.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,398.18/71.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.60

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