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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.66, 98.97 and 59.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.66, 98.97 and 59.47 is: 82.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.66 : 98.97 = 59.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.66/98.97 = 59.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.66x = 98.97 × 59.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.66x = 5,885.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,885.50/71.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.13

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