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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.66, 98.89 and 38.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.66, 98.89 and 38.91 is: 53.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.66 : 98.89 = 38.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.66/98.89 = 38.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.66x = 98.89 × 38.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.66x = 3,848.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,848.16/71.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.70

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