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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.49, 98.79 and 57.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.49, 98.79 and 57.05 is: 78.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.49 : 98.79 = 57.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.49/98.79 = 57.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.49x = 98.79 × 57.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.49x = 5,635.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,635.68/71.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.83

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