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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.45, 98.60 and 41.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.45, 98.60 and 41.95 is: 57.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.45 : 98.60 = 41.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.45/98.60 = 41.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.45x = 98.60 × 41.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.45x = 4,136.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,136.27/71.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.89

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