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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.48, 98.41 and 64.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.48, 98.41 and 64.19 is: 88.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.48 : 98.41 = 64.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.48/98.41 = 64.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.48x = 98.41 × 64.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.48x = 6,316.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,316.62/71.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.37

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