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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.55, 98.08 and 69.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.55, 98.08 and 69.73 is: 95.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.55 : 98.08 = 69.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.55/98.08 = 69.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.55x = 98.08 × 69.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.55x = 6,838.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,838.70/71.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.58

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