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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.44, 98.66 and 67.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.44, 98.66 and 67.09 is: 92.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.44 : 98.66 = 67.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.44/98.66 = 67.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.44x = 98.66 × 67.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.44x = 6,619.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,619.10/71.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.65

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