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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.59, 98.20 and 67.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.59, 98.20 and 67.45 is: 92.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.59 : 98.20 = 67.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.59/98.20 = 67.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.59x = 98.20 × 67.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.59x = 6,623.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,623.76/71.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.52

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