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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.58, 98.70 and 43.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.58, 98.70 and 43.94 is: 60.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.58 : 98.70 = 43.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.58/98.70 = 43.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.58x = 98.70 × 43.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.58x = 4,336.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,336.38/71.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.58

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