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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.57, 98.72 and 43.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.57, 98.72 and 43.95 is: 60.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.57 : 98.72 = 43.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.57/98.72 = 43.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.57x = 98.72 × 43.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.57x = 4,338.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,338.03/71.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.61

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