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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.46, 98.37 and 59.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.46, 98.37 and 59.76 is: 82.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.46 : 98.37 = 59.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.46/98.37 = 59.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.46x = 98.37 × 59.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.46x = 5,878.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,878.59/71.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.26

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