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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.76, 98.92 and 59.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.76, 98.92 and 59.31 is: 81.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.76 : 98.92 = 59.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.76/98.92 = 59.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.76x = 98.92 × 59.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.76x = 5,866.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,866.80/71.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.76

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