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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.58, 98.49 and 60.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.58, 98.49 and 60.66 is: 83.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.58 : 98.49 = 60.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.58/98.49 = 60.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.58x = 98.49 × 60.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.58x = 5,974.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,974.40/71.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.46

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