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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.68, 98.73 and 61.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.68, 98.73 and 61.30 is: 84.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.68 : 98.73 = 61.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.68/98.73 = 61.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.68x = 98.73 × 61.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.68x = 6,052.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,052.15/71.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.43

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