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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.42, 98.03 and 69.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.42, 98.03 and 69.40 is: 95.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.42 : 98.03 = 69.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.42/98.03 = 69.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.42x = 98.03 × 69.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.42x = 6,802.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,802.69/71.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.25

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