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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.47, 98.65 and 43.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.47, 98.65 and 43.45 is: 59.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.47 : 98.65 = 43.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.47/98.65 = 43.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.47x = 98.65 × 43.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.47x = 4,286.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,286.71/71.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.98

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