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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.64, 98.70 and 60.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.64, 98.70 and 60.72 is: 83.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.64 : 98.70 = 60.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.64/98.70 = 60.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.64x = 98.70 × 60.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.64x = 5,993.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,993.06/71.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.66

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