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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.47, 98.60 and 43.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.47, 98.60 and 43.83 is: 60.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.47 : 98.60 = 43.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.47/98.60 = 43.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.47x = 98.60 × 43.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.47x = 4,321.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,321.67/71.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.47

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