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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.60, 98.76 and 43.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.60, 98.76 and 43.97 is: 60.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.60 : 98.76 = 43.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.60/98.76 = 43.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.60x = 98.76 × 43.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.60x = 4,341.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,341.98/71.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.65

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