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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.41, 98.55 and 43.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.41, 98.55 and 43.78 is: 60.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.41 : 98.55 = 43.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.41/98.55 = 43.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.41x = 98.55 × 43.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.41x = 4,314.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,314.52/71.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.42

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