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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.69, 98.70 and 57.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.69, 98.70 and 57.11 is: 78.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.69 : 98.70 = 57.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.69/98.70 = 57.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.69x = 98.70 × 57.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.69x = 5,636.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,636.76/71.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.63

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