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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.47, 98.57 and 69.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.47, 98.57 and 69.09 is: 95.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.47 : 98.57 = 69.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.47/98.57 = 69.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.47x = 98.57 × 69.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.47x = 6,810.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,810.00/71.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.29

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