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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.62, 98.65 and 70.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.62, 98.65 and 70.71 is: 97.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.62 : 98.65 = 70.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.62/98.65 = 70.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.62x = 98.65 × 70.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.62x = 6,975.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,975.26/71.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.40

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