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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.53, 98.11 and 69.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.53, 98.11 and 69.71 is: 95.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.53 : 98.11 = 69.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.53/98.11 = 69.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.53x = 98.11 × 69.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.53x = 6,839.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,839.40/71.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.61

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