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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.61, 98.61 and 70.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.61, 98.61 and 70.08 is: 96.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.61 : 98.61 = 70.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.61/98.61 = 70.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.61x = 98.61 × 70.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.61x = 6,910.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,910.59/71.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.50

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